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Event:
WCF WNF 24: Denovan vs Rader
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKnight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight scoring well with a low kick there.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKnight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKnight defends it well.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKnight misses with the combination.
McKnight throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKnight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKnight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
A combination from McGee does no damage.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGee is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
We've been told by McKnight's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
McKnight gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
McKnight has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKnight, pushing him back against the cage.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
McGee is trying to pull guard but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
McKnight is working McGee over against the cage.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee with the counter takedown but McKnight avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKnight takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKnight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKnight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McGee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKnight tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
McGee takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
McGee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKnight loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKnight.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McKnight is looking to land body kicks.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKnight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
#T4#
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKnight.
McKnight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKnight throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
McGee wants to counter the offense by McKnight and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
McGee clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
McKnight avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKnight is defending well for now.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McKnight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcKnight.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKnight tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKnight to the ground. McKnight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKnight looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McKnight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McKnight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
McGee rushes McKnight and presses him up against the cage.
McKnight blocks an elbow strike from McGee.
McKnight blocks the elbow strike.
McKnight is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight misses with an uppercut.
McKnight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from McGee. #T1#
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Liam McKnight is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from McKnight. Those never looked like landing.
McKnight sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! McKnight avoids it this time.
Liam McKnight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKnight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
McGee wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McKnight misses with a double jab.
#T2#
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - McKnight circles away.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee moves out of range as McKnight throws a body kick.
#CL2#
McGee clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKnight is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
McKnight throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKnight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
McGee dives in and scores a takedown into McKnight's guard.#ES#
McKnight has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McGee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McGee keeps control of McKnight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McGee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKnight.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
McGee blocks a jab.#CL2#
McGee clinches up with McKnight and pushes him back against the cage.
McKnight blocks an elbow strike.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into McKnight's ribcage.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKnight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKnight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McKnight throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. McKnight didn't expect that. #ES#
McKnight manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.#CL2#
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKnight avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akello McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKnight lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKnight is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
McGee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKnight is keeping busy.
McGee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKnight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGee can turn it around.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKnight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
McKnight throws a leg kick #CL2#
and McGee moves into the clinch.
McKnight is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McKnight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?#BC#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McKnight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and McGee moves into the clinch.#T2#
McKnight avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
McGee has McKnight pressed against the cage, preventing McKnight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKnight tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight is looking to land body kicks.
McKnight has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McKnight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McGee is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKnight throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee feints the counter takedown.#T3#
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from McKnight does no damage.
McKnight misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McKnight looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
McGee rushes McKnight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKnight trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKnight into the cage.
McKnight avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Akello McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McGee is trying to drag McKnight to the mat but McKnight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee wants a takedown.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akello McGee.
McGee tries a knee to the head but McKnight blocks it.
McGee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKnight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on McKnight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam McKnight.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKnight, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WCF 38.5: White Jr vs Anderson
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bowen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight scores with a hook.
Bowen misses with a straight right.
McKnight connects with a leg kick.
Bowen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKnight moves away.
McKnight scores with a punch to the head.
McKnight throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bowen.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKnight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Bowen.
Bowen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowen avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McKnight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowen looks to score with a jab to the body but McKnight is just out of range.
Bowen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKnight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Bowen darts in and clinches McKnight up against the cage.#T1#
Bowen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKnight is defending well for now.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Bowen is rocked!
Bowen throws a body punch but McKnight moves out of range.
Bowen is still on wobbly legs! Can McKnight finish him?
McKnight ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bowen out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McKnight!
An out of breath and clearly excited Liam McKnight thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandu. McKnight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandu just misses with a punch to the body.
McKnight unleashes a big counter combination but Pandu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McKnight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandu.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Pandu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pandu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKnight can't find room to land a body shot as Pandu controls the action.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKnight blocks it with crossed arms.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but McKnight blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKnight has Pandu pressed against the cage.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
McKnight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pandu misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for McKnight to work.
McKnight blocks an uppercut.
Pandu looking to throw knees to the head but McKnight is blocking nicely.
McKnight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKnight avoiding damage as Pandu throws knees to the body.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but McKnight blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
Pandu is looking to counter the offense by McKnight and move into the clinch.
Pandu connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from McKnight misses.
Pandu wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
McKnight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKnight controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
McKnight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McKnight cracks Pandu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Pandu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKnight just content to control the position.
McKnight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McKnight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McKnight throws a strike aimed at the side of Pandu's head but Pandu avoids it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKnight trying to control the position but Pandu is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
McKnight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnight controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
Pandu throws a big counter combination but McKnight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pandu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pandu tries to clinch up but McKnight circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Panca Pandu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pandu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pandu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKnight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKnight circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKnight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pandu wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight throws a big counter head kick but Pandu avoids it with no problem.#CL#
McKnight tries to keep at a distance but Pandu has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKnight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu looking to slow down the pace here.
McKnight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pandu prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pandu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKnight blocks it with crossed arms.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McKnight blocks it with crossed arms.
McKnight misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKnight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKnight avoids it.
Pandu blocks a body shot from McKnight.
Pandu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Pandu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
McKnight jumps into guard, dragging Pandu to the mat.
#SU#
Pandu stands and steps away. McKnight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pandu wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
Pandu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pandu wants to clinch.
Panca Pandu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McKnight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKnight fails with the takedown.#T2#
Pandu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKnight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKnight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses.
McKnight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKnight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Pandu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKnight, pushing him back against the cage.
Pandu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pandu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandu stalling in the clinch but McKnight improves position. #T3#
Pandu with a knee to the head.
McKnight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKnight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKnight lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pandu tries to clinch but McKnight moves out of range.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by Pandu.
McKnight lands a head kick. Pandu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pandu jabs at McKnight's body.
Pandu moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
Pandu tries to clinch up but McKnight circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandu tries to clinch there but McKnight circles away.
Liam McKnight seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A jab from Pandu finds it's way through McKnight's defenses.
McKnight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKnight connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKnight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKnight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandu.
Pandu throws out a powerful jab.
Pandu is looking to wear down McKnight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Pandu pushes McKnight up against the cage in a clinch.
Pandu lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panca Pandu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam McKnight.
Pandu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pandu throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panca Pandu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKnight fails to land with a series of punches.
McKnight circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKnight misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by McKnight or perhaps it was just good defense by Pandu, which made it look bad.
Pandu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
McKnight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pandu to the mat! Pandu manages to get full guard.
McKnight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pandu's guard.
McKnight drops an elbow to the side of Pandu's head.
Pandu is not content to let McKnight control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKnight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Let's hope that McKnight 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.
Pandu tries to kick McKnight off but McKnight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pandu being controlled here, momentarily.
Pandu is pulling down on McKnight's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pandu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses.
McKnight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pandu defends it well.
A head kick misses from Pandu. #CL#
Pandu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pandu trying to stall but McKnight improves his position.
Pandu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3##TD2#
McKnight successfully pulls guard.
Liam McKnight has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKnight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandu's guard. #REVB#
McKnight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McKnight prevents Pandu from getting back to his feet.
McKnight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McKnight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Liam McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKnight wants to pass the guard but Pandu is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Panca Pandu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Pandu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKnight, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam McKnight.
I think Pandu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panca Pandu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Panca Pandu thanked MKFC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WCF 31: Mulder vs Turunen
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKnight looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKnight sprawls and moves away.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Ortiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by McKnight.
Ortiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKnight looks to land a body kick but Ortiz moved away.
McKnight throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKnight won't be happy with that.
McKnight felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Ortiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McKnight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McKnight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
McKnight is trying to control Ortiz's posture but Ortiz avoids it.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
McKnight struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McKnight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ortiz is trying to get an arm triangle but McKnight is defending well. #SUB#
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ortiz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McKnight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Ortiz is working to tighten his grip on McKnight's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McKnight has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ortiz is really squeezing tight and eventually McKnight passes out! Ortiz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carter Ortiz! |
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Event:
WCF 27: Rua vs Scott 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanh Zu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zanh Zu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKnight.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKnight.
McKnight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zanh Zu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKnight misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Zanh Zu drives through and clinches with McKnight against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zanh Zu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zanh Zu fails to pull guard.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wukong Zanh Zu.
McKnight taking a breather.#T1##BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch.
McKnight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McKnight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zanh Zu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKnight somewhat.#TD2#
Zanh Zu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McKnight to the ground. Zanh Zu is now in McKnight's guard.
Zanh Zu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McKnight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zanh Zu is aware though and is defending well.
McKnight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Zanh Zu stands up from McKnight's guard - Zanh Zu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zanh Zu will feel that in the morning.#T2#
McKnight thumps Zanh Zu with a low kick.#CL2#
Zanh Zu forces McKnight back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from McKnight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight throws a right and a left that Zanh Zu avoids nicely. #CL2#
Zanh Zu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zanh Zu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKnight smiles and moves away.
Zanh Zu shoots in but no luck this time.
Zanh Zu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McKnight rushes Zanh Zu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zanh Zu letting McKnight take a breather here.#T3##TD#
McKnight jumps guard and drags Zanh Zu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zanh Zu cracks McKnight with a solid left hand.#ES#
McKnight pushes Zanh Zu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zanh Zu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKnight throws a head kick but Zanh Zu moves out of range.
McKnight throws a head kick that half lands.
Zanh Zu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zanh Zu moves into the clinch.
McKnight slows down the pace here.
Zanh Zu has had enough of the clinch but McKnight keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Zanh Zu tries to land a knee to the head but McKnight blocks with his arms.
McKnight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zanh Zu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKnight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKnight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McKnight has cracked Zanh Zu with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McKnight lands another huge swinging hook and Zanh Zu tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zanh Zu, before McKnight can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam McKnight!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam McKnight waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF 23: Garcia vs Senior
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Son Of God uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Son Of God swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKnight slips a jab from The Son Of God.
McKnight tries to counter by clinching up but The Son Of God breaks away and moves out of range.
The Son Of God connects with a right hand. McKnight shakes it off.
A big left from The Son Of God misses.
The Son Of God fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight looks for a takedown but The Son Of God sprawls well.
The Son Of God throws a looping overhand right but McKnight ducks down to avoid it.
The Son Of God connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKnight momentarily.
#ROC2#McKnight is rocked!
McKnight moves out of range as The Son Of God strikes.
Oh McKnight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Son Of God misses with a double jab.
#TD#
McKnight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKnight showed some decent athleticism there.
McKnight seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight wants to take a breather but The Son Of God is having none of it.
McKnight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKnight is taking a breather. The Son Of God says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McKnight stops The Son Of God from getting back to his feet.
McKnight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
McKnight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Son Of God is in trouble now - McKnight has advanced to mount!
McKnight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKnight lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
McKnight is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. The Son Of God can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKnight controlling the pace for now.
McKnight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Son Of God is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
McKnight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Son Of God is looking to escape.
The Son Of God really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKnight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKnight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McKnight scoring with strikes but The Son Of God is staying in there.
McKnight won't let The Son Of God get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The Son Of God keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Son Of God takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Son Of God is squirming around, avoiding McKnight's attempts to control the action.
McKnight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKnight wants to control the pace but The Son Of God is squirming around nicely. #T3#
McKnight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Son Of God is squirming around, avoiding McKnight's attempts to control the action.
McKnight controlling from mount.
McKnight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Son Of God for as long as he can get away with.
The Son Of God is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight trying to control but The Son Of God is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Son Of God taking shots to the head. #T4#
McKnight content just to control the position here.
McKnight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McKnight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKnight lands a big shot there that rocks The Son Of God but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The Son Of God really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McKnight looking to control but The Son Of God is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKnight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The Son Of God looks to land a right hand but McKnight moved out of range.
The Son Of God connects with a body shot.
McKnight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
McKnight clinches with his opponent.
McKnight taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
McKnight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Son Of God shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McKnight eats them both and turns towards The Son Of God to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Son Of God falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKnight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Son Of God leaves McKnight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Son Of God misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
McKnight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Son Of God swivels and escapes.
Some wild striking there from The Son Of God.
The Son Of God is breathing heavily.#CL#
McKnight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Son Of God, pushing him back against the cage.
The Son Of God working hard to break the clinch.
The Son Of God is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKnight to keep the fight standing.
McKnight lands a hook that snaps the head of The Son Of God backwards. #BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch.
#TD#
The Son Of God gets caught napping as McKnight dives in and scores a takedown. The Son Of God manages to retain guard.
McKnight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Further stalling from McKnight.
McKnight continues to stall.
The Son Of God is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKnight is controlling him.
McKnight wants to control from the top but The Son Of God keeps moving.
The Son Of God is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
The Son Of God misses with a few strikes there.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. The Son Of God sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKnight can't find room to land a body shot as The Son Of God controls the action.
McKnight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKnight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKnight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McKnight scores with a shot to the side of The Son Of God's head.
The Son Of God is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKnight is stalling here.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKnight.
The Son Of God wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on The Son Of God's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Son Of God is trying to break free.
The Son Of God is trying to push McKnight away but McKnight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Son Of God wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Son Of God takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The Son Of God gets tackled into the cage by McKnight. McKnight maintains the clinch.
McKnight has The Son Of God pressed against the cage, preventing The Son Of God from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKnight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKnight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
McKnight shoots in for a takedown but The Son Of God shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Son Of God tries to circle away but McKnight has him pinned against the cage.
McKnight avoiding damage.
The Son Of God wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKnight landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Son Of God is trying to force a seperation but McKnight has the dominant position.
McKnight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on The Son Of God's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight pushes The Son Of God back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKnight wants a takedown.
Liam McKnight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Son Of God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Son Of God wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKnight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McKnight leaning against his opponent.
McKnight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Son Of God can do to turn this around?#T1#
McKnight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McKnight taking a breather.
McKnight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKnight unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
McKnight pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
McKnight manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short left from McKnight.
McKnight is trying to drag The Son Of God to the mat but The Son Of God just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam McKnight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKnight stalling against the cage.
#T2#
McKnight slowing the pace effectively.
McKnight misses with a body punch.
The Son Of God wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKnight scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKnight prevents The Son Of God from breaking the clinch.
McKnight misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
McKnight gets control of The Son Of God's arms and successfully pulls guard. McKnight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
McKnight wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
McKnight clinches up with The Son Of God and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKnight closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Son Of God circles away.
Ryan The Son Of God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan The Son Of God is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
McKnight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKnight scores with a hook to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKnight.
McKnight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
McKnight drives through and clinches with The Son Of God against the cage.
McKnight leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from McKnight on the inside. #BC#
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
Ryan The Son Of God seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKnight tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Son Of God sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKnight somewhat.#T4#
McKnight closes the distance and clinches up with The Son Of God, looking for a takedown. McKnight pushes The Son Of God against the cage but The Son Of God circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McKnight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKnight tries to clinch but The Son Of God is having none of it.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Son Of God as he jumps to the side.
The Son Of God lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Son Of God throws an overhand right that lands on McKnight's shoulder, as McKnight tries to avoid the shot.
McKnight fails with the takedown.
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!
McKnight walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McKnight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKnight, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McKnight!
After the big win, Liam McKnight made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
McKnight tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Senior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKnight!
McKnight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Senior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McKnight!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Senior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senior on the ground.
BOOM! Senior connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Senior working for a submission but McKnight is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
McKnight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Senior.
Senior thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Senior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
McKnight wants to get back to his feet.
Senior trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Senior controlling his opponent.
Senior throwing strikes here but McKnight is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McKnight is trying to stand.
Senior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKnight looks a forlorn figure.
Senior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Senior throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKnight because Senior loaded up on that one.
Senior scoring with strikes but McKnight is staying in there.
Senior lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
McKnight is rocked!
McKnight is squirming around, avoiding Senior's attempts to control the action.
Oh McKnight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Senior scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McKnight?
Senior lands a big elbow - McKnight is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McKnight is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Senior!
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Event:
WCF 18: Dudayev vs Zwirn
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from McKnight as Mirao shoots in.
McKnight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
McKnight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirao sprawls well initially but McKnight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirao is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
McKnight stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mirao to get to his feet.
Mirao throws a nice head kick!
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick
and Mirao counters with a head kick.
Mirao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnight closes the distance and clinches up with Mirao, looking for a takedown. McKnight pushes Mirao against the cage but Mirao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirao moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
McKnight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight throws a head kick but Mirao moves out of range.
Mirao tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKnight stuffs the takedown attempt from Mirao. Mirao gets slowly back to his feet.
McKnight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKnight wants it to stay on the feet.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Mirao.
A head kick misses from Mirao.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mirao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McKnight - the referee stops the clock and Mirao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McKnight. Mirao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
McKnight drives through and clinches with Mirao against the cage.
McKnight lands a right hand. #BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Mirao falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKnight counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Mirao is rocked!#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by McKnight. That's going to slow Mirao down.
Mirao is still on wobbly legs! Can McKnight finish him?
McKnight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKnight stuffs the takedown.
Mirao seems to have recovered his senses.
Mirao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirao looks winded!
McKnight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKnight.
McKnight moves into full mount!
McKnight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mirao felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mirao?
McKnight controlling from the full mount. #T3#
McKnight seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mirao for as long as he can get away with.
Mirao working to try and regain half guard.
McKnight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKnight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McKnight with shots to the head and body - Mirao looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
McKnight working for a submission but Mirao is keeping him at bay.
McKnight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mirao wants to hold on but McKnight pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McKnight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mirao looking to stall.
McKnight blocks a body shot from Mirao.
Mirao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McKnight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mirao lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKnight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKnight to keep the fight standing.
Mirao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKnight walks away with a smile on his face. Mirao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Mirao.
Mirao shoots in for a takedown but McKnight shows good takedown defense.
McKnight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirao unleashes a big counter combination but McKnight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKnight.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fighters circle, before McKnight throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mirao's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McKnight lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
RRFC 34: Shabazz vs Dungey
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
De Jong tries to clinch up.
De Jong shoots in for a double leg but McKnight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McKnight throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKnight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Jong manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
De Jong trying to control from half guard but McKnight is working away.
McKnight is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong stalling. #SUB2#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
#T1#
McKnight wants to get back to full guard.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Jong on the ground.
McKnight looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Jong slows the pace down in half guard.
McKnight is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
De Jong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Jong is looking to take a break and control but McKnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Jong stops McKnight from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
De Jong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
De Jong is trying to work for a kimura but McKnight is defending well.
De Jong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Jong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKnight wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
McKnight takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Jong avoids the head kick by McKnight.
#TD2#
De Jong shoots in and gets a takedown into McKnight's guard.
De Jong is standing up over McKnight. McKnight looks to escape but De Jong dives into side control.
#REVR#
McKnight pushes De Jong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Jong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
De Jong taking a breather here. #T4#
McKnight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Jong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Jong staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jong wants to stand but McKnight is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan De Jong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McKnight doesn't manage to clinch there - De Jong circles away.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKnight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
De Jong feints the counter takedown.
McKnight fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Jong misses with a few strikes there.
McKnight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a single leg into guard. McKnight didn't expect that.
De Jong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McKnight looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jong is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully. #T1#
McKnight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Jong.
De Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but McKnight is retaining full guard.
De Jong is standing up over McKnight. McKnight looks to escape but De Jong dives into side control.
Stefan De Jong has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Jong looking to finish McKnight with some ground and pound. This is bad for McKnight!
McKnight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Jong is looking to stand but McKnight has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T2#
McKnight is in a horrible position here. De Jong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
De Jong punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Jong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Jong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McKnight's face.
De Jong wants to get back to his feet but McKnight is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
De Jong dominating with strikes here.
McKnight is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Jong unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
De Jong looking for a guillotine from mount but McKnight is having none of it.
McKnight tries to buck De Jong off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by De Jong.
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
De Jong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Jong controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
De Jong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKnight has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKnight!
De Jong controls McKnight momentarily but McKnight frees himself.
De Jong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan De Jong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKnight throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Jong.
De Jong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnight is looking for a sweep.
De Jong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Jong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong is looking to take a break and control but McKnight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McKnight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Jong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Jong landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on McKnight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jong tries to stand but McKnight is controlling his head.
A control attempt from McKnight but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
De Jong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McKnight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McKnight shrugs it off. #T2#
De Jong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McKnight squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
De Jong lands a heavy elbow.
McKnight regains half guard.
McKnight is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Jong lands a nice short elbow.
De Jong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKnight's head.
We've been informed that De Jong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
McKnight is staying active underneath De Jong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Jong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Jong working over McKnight with some ground and pound. McKnight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES#
McKnight kicks off De Jong and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from De Jong misses.
McKnight throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and De Jong counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
McKnight has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De Jong is on him like a limpet, forcing McKnight back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jong can't get the takedown.
De Jong tries to break the clinch but McKnight is controlling the position.
De Jong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##BC2#
De Jong breaks from the clinch.
De Jong fails with a takedown attempt.
McKnight throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liam McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKnight stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan De Jong.
McKnight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McKnight throws a head kick but De Jong moves out of range.
Stefan De Jong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from McKnight misses #TD2#
and De Jong counters with a shoot takedown. McKnight fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stefan De Jong.
I've got De Jong 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan De Jong!
Stefan De Jong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 29
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight blocks a head kick by Wayne.
McKnight throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Wayne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKnight throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne throws a body punch but McKnight moves out of range.
McKnight dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on McKnight's head and hops out.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wayne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKnight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKnight thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight shoots in looking for a takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl out of it but McKnight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayne enables McKnight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
McKnight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
McKnight gets to his feet - Wayne follows without any prompting. #KD#
McKnight lands a big head kick that sends Wayne tumbling to the mat! McKnight takes a step backwards and waves Wayne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from McKnight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
McKnight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and Wellington moves out of range easily.
Wellington jabs McKnight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight backing away here, and Wellington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McKnight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKnight blocks the body kick.
McKnight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKnight, right into the meat.
Wellington throws a push kick but McKnight slaps the foot to one side.
McKnight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but McKnight manages to step out the way in time.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight throws a lazy head kick
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McKnight really felt that one!
Wellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKnight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends McKnight stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellington blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McKnight is breathing heavily.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
McKnight tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
McKnight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and Wellington moves out of range easily.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKnight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wellington lands a jab to McKnight's midsection.
Wellington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Humphrey Wellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellington lands a front kick.
Wellington stuns McKnight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Wellington tenderised McKnight's leg. McKnight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wellington scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Wellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKnight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wellington lands with a slapping head kick.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKnight rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington lands a nice looking body kick.
Wellington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKnight at a distance.
Wellington feints and then cracks McKnight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKnight down.
Wellington connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKnight. McKnight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wellington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily. #T3#
McKnight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from McKnight misses
and Wellington counters with a low kick, right behind McKnight 's knee.
McKnight tries to clinch
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Wellington thows a body kick. McKnight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKnight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellington.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
McKnight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKnight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick by McKnight misses
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wellington!
Nice body kick from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellington connects with the punch.#ROC2#
McKnight is rocked!#T4#
Wellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKnight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKnight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wellington as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Crunch! Wellington slams his shin into McKnight's torso.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKnight throws a big counter combination but Wellington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKnight takes one on the button.
McKnight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wellington is out of range and McKnight settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
McKnight rushes Wellington and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKnight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and McKnight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. McKnight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McKnight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellington tries a quick counter leg kick but McKnight is wise to it.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKnight moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWellington.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellington.
McKnight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wellington. That one must have hurt.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellington throws a fast counter high kick but McKnight manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington works McKnight's body with a nice hook.
Wellington throws the kick towards the body but McKnight avoids it.
Wellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
McKnight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wellington. Wellington obviously looking to wear him down.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellington thinks about the counter body kick.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
McKnight tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
Wellington works McKnight's body with a nice hook.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellington lands a slapping body shot.
Wellington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Wellington digs a good body shot into McKnight's ribs.
Wellington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by McKnight misses
and Wellington counters with a nice body shot.
Wellington cracks the inside of McKnight's front leg. #T2#
Wellington lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. McKnight shrugs it off though.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wellington!
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wellington scores with a push kick.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellington.
McKnight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellington.#T3#
McKnight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKnight blocks the body kick.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKnight.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wellington.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
McKnight throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McKnight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKnight's sensitive parts.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McKnight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wellington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wellington throws a head kick that McKnight semi-blocks.
Wellington throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wellington thumps McKnight with a low kick.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKnight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
McKnight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKnight showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight wants to take a breather but Wellington is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McKnight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington has his hands clasped together around McKnight's back. He's all about the action.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKnight is working away from the top position though.
McKnight is stalling here. Wellington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McKnight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wellington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wellington working the head with strikes. #T2#
McKnight is being controlled here.
Wellington wants to control for a moment but McKnight uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McKnight is trying to stand back up but Wellington is controlling him
Wellington stalling away here and it's allowed McKnight to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Wellington prevents McKnight from getting back to his feet.
Wellington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McKnight is trying to control the position but Wellington postures up.
Wellington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKnight wants to stand and escape but Wellington is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKnight scores with a one two! Wellington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKnight tries to clinch but Wellington moves away
and Wellington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKnight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and McKnight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. McKnight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Wellington throws a low kick, looking for McKnight's leg but McKnight calmly moves out of range.
Wellington lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow McKnight down.
McKnight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wellington. That one must have hurt.
McKnight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liam McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wellington as he avoids it easily.
McKnight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wellington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKnight thuds his shin into the meat of Wellington's side.
Wellington looks for the body kick but McKnight saw that one coming.
Wellington scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wellington 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 22
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Willenbring shoots in for a takedown but McKnight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Willenbring moves into the clinch.
McKnight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willenbring has McKnight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKnight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Willenbring has McKnight pressed against the cage.
Willenbring fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Willenbring.
Willenbring tries to break free but McKnight pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willenbring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and McKnight counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight landing knees to the head.
Willenbring is trying to break the clinch but McKnight has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
McKnight breaks from the clinch.
Willenbring gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and McKnight counters with a crisp one two that drops Willenbring! McKnight thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Willenbring to his feet! Willenbring is in big trouble!#ROC#
Willenbring is rocked!#T1##CL#
McKnight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willenbring, pushing him back against the cage.
Willenbring is still on wobbly legs! Can McKnight finish him?
Willenbring has had enough of the clinch but McKnight keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
McKnight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Willenbring uses from the top position. #ES#
McKnight uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKnight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Willenbring seems to have recovered his senses.
McKnight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Willenbring.
Willenbring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McKnight clinches up with Willenbring and pushes him back against the cage.
McKnight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Willenbring's efforts to push away.
Willenbring blocking some punches.
McKnight lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Willenbring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKnight keeps control of Willenbring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willenbring goes for a takedown attempt but McKnight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
McKnight clinches up with Willenbring and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willenbring wants to take the fight to the mat but McKnight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight thuds his shin into the meat of Willenbring's side.
Willenbring looks winded!
Willenbring walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKnight.#TD#
McKnight gets the takedown into side control.
Willenbring wants to control but McKnight postures up.#SUB#
McKnight tries for a kimura but Willenbring is defending well. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
McKnight stands up and beckons Willenbring to his feet. #KD#
McKnight drops Willenbring with a beautiful combination! Willenbring stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McKnight is looking for the KO!#T4#
McKnight misses with the combination.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight lands a big head kick that sends Willenbring to the canvas! McKnight follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
RRFC 20: Monto vs Nadir
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Woody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKnight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woody.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
Woody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
McKnight lands a jab to the nose.
Woody misses the shot to the body.
Woody walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKnight.
Woody avoids the head kick by McKnight.
Woody fails to land with a series of punches.
McKnight connects with a high kick.
McKnight scores with a leg kick.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
Woody throws out a counter right but McKnight avoids it with no problem.
Woody thuds a left hand into McKnight's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKnight misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Woody was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woody scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
McKnight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McKnight lands in his opponent's guard.
Woody is wriggling around but McKnight manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Woody gets full guard.
Woody wants to stand and escape but McKnight is having none of it. #SUB2#
Woody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woody wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McKnight manages to pass to side control.
McKnight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Woody on the ground.
Woody is trying to stand.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKnight trying to control from half guard but Woody is working away.
McKnight stalling away here and it's allowed Woody to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McKnight trying to control the position from guard on top but Woody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woody is wriggling around but McKnight manages to pass to half guard.
Woody throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Woody is trying to stand up here but McKnight is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
McKnight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woody doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McKnight.
Woody looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnight prevents Woody from improving his position.#SU#
McKnight decides to stand up.
Woody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKnight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKnight ducks under a wild hook from Woody.
McKnight tried to counter with a leg kick but Woody avoided it.
Woody misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Woody shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McKnight scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Woody manages to mount him!
Woody unloading with bombs!
Woody wants to control the pace but McKnight is squirming around nicely.
Woody scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Woody with good strikes from the mount here!
McKnight is desperately trying to improve his position but Woody has a good base and remains in mount.
Woody with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
McKnight is rocked!
Woody lands a big elbow - McKnight is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and McKnight is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Benny Woody!
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Event:
RRFC Kickboxing
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
McKnight scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rush swats away the attempt to clinch by McKnight.
Rush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKnight tries to clinch but Rush moves out of range.
It seemed like Rush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that McKnight has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McKnight managing to block the knees to the body from Rush.
#BC2#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
McKnight wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKnight doesn't manage to clinch there - Rush circles away.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKnight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Rush clinches up against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
McKnight scores with a kick to the body.
McKnight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
McKnight forces Rush back against the ropes and clinches.
Rush missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Rush swats away the attempt to clinch by McKnight.#CL2#
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McKnight takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKnight circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
McKnight connects with a solid leg kick.
McKnight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rush.
#CL2#
Rush forces McKnight back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the ropes.
Rush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McKnight moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam McKnight will probably get the nod.
That's time! McKnight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Rush has McKnight up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liam McKnight is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McKnight closes the distance and clinches.
McKnight connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rush's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Kelly Rush has been cut.
Rush wants to stall.
#BC#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rush instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKnight misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
McKnight tries to clinch up.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Rush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Rush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKnight tries to clinch up.
Rush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKnight swinging wildly here.
Rush cracks McKnight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McKnight lands a head kick!
Rush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rush is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
#CL#
McKnight moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rush breaks the clinch.
Rush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKnight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rush wants to clinch.
McKnight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKnight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.#CL#
McKnight forces Rush back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kelly Rush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kelly Rush's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McKnight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKnight catches Rush napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Rush goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Liam McKnight!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 14
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but McKnight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McKnight tries to counter with a takedown but Rush is quick to defend against it.
McKnight lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Kelly Rush has been cut.
Rush closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKnight circles away.
McKnight shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
McKnight throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
Rush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Rush is rocked!
McKnight looks for a left high kick but can't connect. McKnight backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Rush's temple! It sends Rush violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as McKnight celebrates and the doctors try to help Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Liam McKnight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Deleon takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Deleon has been cut.#TD2#
McKnight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deleon pulls McKnight in to control the position.
McKnight tries to free his leg and advance position but Deleon is retaining full guard.
McKnight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deleon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Deleon is trying to keep McKnight in close.
#SUB#
Deleon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKnight defends it easily.
McKnight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon has control of McKnight's left arm, preventing McKnight from doing any damage.
Deleon looking for a sweep. Not yet Deleon, not yet.
Deleon pulls McKnight in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Deleon wants to sweep here but McKnight controlling him for the moment.
Deleon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKnight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deleon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Deleon tries to clinch there but McKnight circles away.
#CL2#
McKnight forces Deleon back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
McKnight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deleon!
The ground and pound from McKnight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McKnight in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2##SUB2#
McKnight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKnight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deleon is trying to improve his position.
McKnight fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deleon is working to avoid the ground and pound but McKnight connects with a decent elbow.
Deleon tries to buck McKnight off but McKnight is having none of it.
Deleon is trying to control McKnight's posture but McKnight avoids it.
Deleon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKnight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Deleon wants to control but McKnight postures up.
Deleon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McKnight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deleon is not content to let McKnight control the position.
Deleon regains half guard.
Deleon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKnight is working away from the top position though.
Deleon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deleon tries to roll over but McKnight keeps him under control.
McKnight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McKnight slips a nice elbow through Deleon's hands, connecting with Deleon's forehead.
McKnight is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Deleon is looking to improve his position.
Deleon is doing well to control the position and prevent McKnight from advancing to side control.#SU2#
McKnight decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McKnight looks to land a combination but Deleon avoids it well. #TD2#
McKnight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McKnight lands in his opponent's guard.
Deleon is breathing heavily.
McKnight advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
McKnight stands up and beckons Deleon to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Deleon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McKnight closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
McKnight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deleon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McKnight trying to control but Deleon is working from the bottom.
Deleon wants to stand up but McKnight is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deleon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deleon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McKnight cracks Deleon with a solid left hand.#T1#
McKnight pushing down on Deleon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McKnight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deleon blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKnight.
Deleon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deleon wants to control but McKnight is keeping busy.
Deleon is trying to get back to full guard.
McKnight is pressing down on Deleon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deleon is holding on for now.
Deleon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Deleon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McKnight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deleon working to try and regain half guard.
Deleon is squirming around, avoiding McKnight's attempts to control the action.
Deleon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deleon wants to control but McKnight is keeping busy.
McKnight stops Deleon from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
McKnight prevents Deleon from improving his position.
McKnight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Deleon trying to control but McKnight postures up.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McKnight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deleon keeps working.
McKnight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKnight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Deleon punching from the bottom.
McKnight is thwarting Deleon's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McKnight wants to control but Deleon is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKnight is looking to advance position but Deleon won't allow it.
Deleon manages to get to full guard.
McKnight postures up in Deleon's guard and throws a big left but Deleon blocks it.
McKnight won't allow Deleon to sweep him here.
McKnight trying to control but Deleon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McKnight closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Deleon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deleon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deleon wants to stand and escape but McKnight is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocco Deleon's cut.
That's time! Deleon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
McKnight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McKnight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deleon is staying active underneath McKnight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deleon is controlling McKnight's trapped leg to prevent McKnight from advancing to side control.
Deleon is trying to get back to full guard.
Deleon is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McKnight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McKnight's back!
McKnight looking very determined here, making life difficult for Deleon.
#T1#
I really don't envy McKnight right now.
Liam McKnight has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKnight is trying to get back to his feet but Deleon has full control of the position and if anything, McKnight has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McKnight manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deleon's guard. Nice work there by McKnight.
#SU2#
McKnight stands up from Deleon's guard - McKnight perhaps looking for a knockout.
Deleon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
McKnight gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKnight working away.
Deleon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McKnight prevents Deleon from improving his position.
McKnight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Deleon wants to control but McKnight is keeping busy.
McKnight passes to side control.
Deleon is looking to regain half guard here but McKnight keeps moving and retains side control.
Deleon can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKnight is chipping away with strikes.
Deleon is trying to work for a sweep but McKnight has mounted him!
McKnight cracks Deleon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McKnight controlling his opponent.
McKnight trying to control but Deleon is having none of it. #T3#
Deleon holds on for dear life, controlling McKnight's posture momentarily. #SU2#
McKnight is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
McKnight moves into the clinch.
McKnight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKnight stalling in the clinch.
#T4##BC2#
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McKnight darts in and clinches Deleon up against the cage.#BC2#
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McKnight drives through and clinches with Deleon against the cage.
Deleon tries to pull guard but McKnight forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
McKnight gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deleon regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McKnight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKnight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McKnight!
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