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Event:
NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacman looks to land a left hand but Knightley moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Pacman's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Pacman.
Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Pacman.#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacman.
Pacman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacman moves forwards but Knightley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knightley blocks a jab.
Pacman throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Pacman misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacman finds it's way round the side to connect with Knightley's head.
Pacman misses with a straight right. #T1#
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pacman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pacman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Pacman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
Pacman takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacman.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knightley under the eye.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Jab, jab by Knightley - just one landing.
Knightley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pacman rather than just go for the knockout.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacman.
Knightley scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacman should have avoided that one.
Knightley cracks Pacman with an open hand slap.
Knightley scores with a jab to the body.
Knightley works Pacman's body with a nice hook.
Knightley swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.
Pacman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knightley.
Pacman lands with a cross.
Knightley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacman misses the target.
Knightley misses with a few strikes there.
Pacman is looking to counter punch.
Knightley jabs at Pacman's body.#T3#
Pacman throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Pacman misses with a double jab.
Knightley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacman.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knightley slips a straight right by Pacman.
Knightley staying out of range there.
Pacman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Knightley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacman moves away.
Pacman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacman's hands.
Pacman throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Pacman misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacman walks into a jab.
Pacman tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pacmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knightley scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pacman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pacman does it's job there.
Knightley connects with a single shot there.
Pacman throws a big shot that misses.
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley misses the shot to the body.
Pacman throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Pacman throws a hook but Knightley avoids it easily.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
Pacman connects with a looping right hand.
Pacman misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Knightley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley working some strikes from top position.
Knightley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacman's head.
Knightley throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Knightley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knightley connects with a couple of short punches.
Knightley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pacman wants to stand but Knightley is controlling the position.
Knightley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knightley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knightley postures up and lands a big shot to Pacman's brow.
Knightley cracks Pacman with a solid left hand.
Knightley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knightley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knightley trying to control but Pacman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pacman is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pacman misses the jab.
Pacman throws a big shot that misses.
Pacman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Money Pacman is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Pacman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knightley throws out the jab.
Pacman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacman throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Knightley counters with a single leg into guard. Pacman didn't expect that. #T4#
Knightley 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.
Knightley scoring with some ground and pound.
Pacman is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.
Knightley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knightley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pacman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacman throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacman defends it well.
Pacman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacman misses with a straight right.
Pacman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacman throws a hook to the side of Knightley's head but Knightley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Pacman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knightley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacman swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Pacman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacman. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Pacman misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knightley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacman should have avoided that one.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacman throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley dips to his left and cracks Pacman with an uppercut!
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacman under the eye.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacman.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacman manages to avoid it.
It looked like Pacman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Knightley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Pacman misses.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacman.
Pacman misses with a looping right.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley moves out of range as Pacman strikes.
Knightley dips to his left and cracks Pacman with an uppercut!#TD2#
Knightley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacman sprawls well initially but Knightley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacman's head.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pacman is trying to stand.
Knightley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knightley winds up and cracks Pacman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Knightley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Knightley.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Pacman's temple.
Knightley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knightley wants to control but Pacman is keeping him busy.
Knightley prevents Pacman from standing back up.
Knightley lands strikes from half guard.
Pacman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Knightley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Money Pacman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Pacman's temple.
Knightley works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
An out of breath Flynn Knightley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Saragih throws a good cross that connects.
Saragih misses with the combination.
Saragih catches Knightley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Knightley.
Saragih uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Saragih connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Saragih pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saragih.
Saragih misses with a few strikes there.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knightley momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saragih counters with a left to the body.
Knightley clobbers Saragih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saragih misses with a straight right.
Saragih keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saragih lands a right hook to the body.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Knightley's leg. Knightley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Saragih. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saragih.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Saragih with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Saragih.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Saragih.
Saragih connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley looks to land a left hand but Saragih moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saragih was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saragih.
Knightley looks winded!
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Saragih.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Knightley defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Saragih misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Jack Saragih is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saragih counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saragih misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
Saragih lands a slapping body shot.
Saragih jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saragih throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Saragih, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saragih. That's going to slow Knightley down.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knightley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saragih misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Saragih is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saragih moves out of range of the strikes.
Saragih moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Saragih throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Saragih.
Saragih scores with a nice right hand.
Saragih throws a push kick but Knightley slaps the foot to one side.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley checks a low kick from Saragih.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Saragih's head but Saragih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Saragih gets a clinch.
Saragih leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saragih throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Saragih fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saragih scoring well with a low kick there.
Saragih misses with a hook.
Knightley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saragih smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knightley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saragih. Saragih obviously looking to wear him down.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saragih connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Knightley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Saragih manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Saragih - that landed with a thud.
Saragih lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Saragih.
Saragih dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saragih.
Knightley is breathing heavily.#T1#
Saragih scores with a hook to the body.
Saragih lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saragih lands a hook that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Saragih lands an uppercut.
Knightley wants to stall.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saragih to keep the fight standing.
Knightley is looking to control Saragih's arms but Saragih gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knightley has his back to the cage.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Saragih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Saragih's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Saragih sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Saragih bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.#ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saragih fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knightley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knightley looks to clinch but Saragih throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knightley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Saragih!
An out of breath Jack Saragih thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Holt throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt slips a jab from Knightley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Holt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Holt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Knightley.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Holt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley jabs Holt right on the nose. Holt blinks but takes it well.
Knightley scores with a shot to the body.
Knightley slips a straight right by Holt.#TD2#
Knightley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holt on his heels. He'll look to pass Holt's guard now, I'm sure.
Holt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Holt scores with a three punch combo!
Knightley moves away from the strike by Holt.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Holt throws a shot to the body.
Holt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knightley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Holt looks to land a combination but Knightley avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Holt lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knightley lands a jab to Holt's midsection.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Holt lands with a good body shot.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Holt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Holt misses with an uppercut.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Knightley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holt misses with a looping left.
A big left from Holt misses. #T4#
Holt misses with the combination.
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!
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Holt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holt scrambles back to his feet.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Knightley staying out of range there.
Holt scores with a body shot.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley with the counter takedown but Holt avoids it easily.
Holt lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Knightley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holt connects with a crisp jab.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Sam Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Holt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Holt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knightley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holt.
Holt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Holt tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Holt.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Knightley fails to land with a series of punches.
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a right and a left that Knightley avoids nicely.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley scores with a nice head shot.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knightley finds it's way round the side to connect with Holt's head.
Knightley moves out of range as Holt strikes.#T3#
Holt scores with a jab. Knightley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Holt misses.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Holt digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Knightley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Knightley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holt moves forwards but Knightley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knightley slips a straight right by Holt.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Sam Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holt tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holt to the ground. Holt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knightley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Holt 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Holt missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Holt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt misses with a hook.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Knightley gets a double leg takedown into Holt's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley is in close to Holt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Knightley pushing down on Holt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holt wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well.
Knightley stalling.
Knightley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Knightley working over Holt with some ground and pound. Holt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holt defending well though.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Holt's temple.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holt wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Knightley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holt tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Holt is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Knightley working Holt over with strikes.
Knightley lands strikes from half guard.
Knightley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knightley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holt is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Knightley is nestled in close to Holt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sam Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.#T4#
Knightley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holt wants to control the action here but instead Knightley manages to pass to full mount!
Knightley breaks from Holt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holt is looking to escape.
Knightley lands a couple of good shots and Holt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Holt is rocked!
Holt just trying to survive but Knightley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Knightley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holt is defending well though. Knightley let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Knightley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Holt! |
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Event:
NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Fraumilch checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraumilch! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Fraumilch misses #TD#
and Knightley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fraumilch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knightley wants to free his trapped foot but Fraumilch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fraumilch's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Fraumilch's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch has a hand on Knightley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knightley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Knightley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knightley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley punching from mount but Fraumilch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Knightley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fraumilch tries to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Fraumilch is squirming around, avoiding Knightley's attempts to control the action.
Knightley landing shots from mount.
Fraumilch tries to reverse the position but Knightley maintains control.
Fraumilch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well.
#T2#
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knightley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fraumilch is not content to let Knightley control the position.#SUB2#
Fraumilch looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Knightley pushes past his half guard into mount!
Knightley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Fraumilch wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.#T3#
Knightley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#Fraumilch is rocked!#SUB#
Knightley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fraumilch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fraumilch is still in real trouble! Can Knightley finish him?
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley postures up.
Fraumilch seems to have recovered his senses.
Fraumilch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knightley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knightley has control of an arm but Fraumilch manages to advance to Knightley's back!
Knightley tries to break free.
#T4#
Knightley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Knightley wants to hold on but Fraumilch pushes him away.
Knightley working to try and regain half guard.
Knightley is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fraumilch moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Fraumilch throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Fraumilch is out of range.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Fraumilch's head but Fraumilch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fraumilch misses the jab.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Fraumilch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley works Fraumilch's body with a nice hook.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraumilch is just out of range.
Knightley thows a leg kick but Fraumilch checks it
letting Fraumilch counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt - Fraumilch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Fraumilch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley wants to land a leg kick but Fraumilch is out of range.
Fraumilch throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Fraumilch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fraumilch checks a leg kick.
Fraumilch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fraumilch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraumilch is just out of range.
It seemed like Fraumilch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley swings for the body but Fraumilch moves out of range.
Fraumilch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Fraumilch misses with a looping right.
Knightley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knightley takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley takes a swing at Fraumilch's ribcage but misses.
Fraumilch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Fraumilch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Fraumilch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley tests Fraumilch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley scores with the left hand. Fraumilch knows he should have avoided that one.
Knightley throws a good cross that connects.
Fraumilch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Fraumilch. That snapped Knightley's head back.
Knightley throws a push kick but Fraumilch slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Fraumilch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fraumilch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraumilch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fraumilch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fraumilch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
A nice side step and Fraumilch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fraumilch.
Knightley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fraumilch blocks a low kick nicely.
Fraumilch blocks a low kick nicely.
Knightley connects with a body shot.
Knightley lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
That's time! Knightley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knightley slips a jab from Fraumilch.
Knightley feinted with a counter takedown.
Fraumilch misses the body punch #TD#
so Knightley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knightley distracts Fraumilch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knightley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knightley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch trying to keep a closed guard but Knightley is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Fraumilch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knightley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fraumilch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Flynn Knightley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fraumilch is in a horrible position here. Knightley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fraumilch is bucking up trying to escape but Knightley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knightley looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Fraumilch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraumilch can do to turn this around?
Knightley lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley breaks from Fraumilch's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Knightley breaks from Fraumilch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knightley tries to control but Fraumilch wriggling away.
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
The referee warns Fraumilch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Fraumilch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knightley prevents Fraumilch from improving his position.#T4#
Fraumilch is trying to control but can't.
Fraumilch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knightley.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Fraumilch trying to control here.
Lieb Fraumilch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraumilch trying to get back to full guard but Knightley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fraumilch's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knightley, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
A relieved looking Flynn Knightley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 43: Simons vs St Claire
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Knightley thows a leg kick but Deiveiredo checks it
enabling Deiveiredo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knightley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo connects with a crisp jab.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knightley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Deiveiredo cracks Knightley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knightley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Deiveiredo finish him?
#ROC2#Knightley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deiveiredo lands a big head kick that sends Knightley to the canvas! Deiveiredo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Heeta with a hook.
Knightley misses with an uppercut
enabling Heeta to counter with a crisp jab.
Heeta checks a low kick from Knightley.
Heeta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knightley.
Heeta lands a nice hook to Knightley's body. Knightley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heeta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knightley momentarily.
Knightley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heeta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Heeta.
Heeta throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Heeta rushes Knightley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heeta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heeta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Knightley swings for the body but Heeta moves out of range.
Heeta tries to clinch but Knightley moves away #TD#
and Knightley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knightley.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Heeta keeps moving.
Heeta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knightley being controlled here momentarily.
Knightley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knightley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heeta works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Heeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knightley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heeta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Heeta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heeta lands a jab.
Knightley misses with a hook. Heeta ducked under it nicely.
Heeta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heeta misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley tries to work over Heeta's front leg with a kick but Heeta checks it.
Heeta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Heeta swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Knightley counters with a takedown into side control.
Knightley takes a little break here. Heeta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knightley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knightley scoring with punches from side control.
Knightley working the head and body with strikes.
Knightley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heeta some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.#T4##SUB#
Knightley is trying to get an arm triangle but Heeta is defending well.
Knightley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Knightley.
Knightley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Heeta throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heeta manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley throws a jab when Heeta was well out of range.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Heeta counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heeta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knightley cracks Heeta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heeta.
Heeta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Heeta moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heeta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Heeta moves into the clinch successfully.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Knightley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Heeta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short right from Knightley.
Heeta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards. #TD#
Knightley jumps into guard, dragging Heeta to the mat.
Heeta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knightley is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Knightley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heeta wants to stand but Knightley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heeta trying to control but Knightley is working from the bottom.
Knightley has a closed guard, preventing Heeta from standing up. #SUB#
Knightley looking for a guillotine here but Heeta defends easily.
#T2#
Heeta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knightley is proving hard to escape from.
Flynn Knightley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Knightley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heeta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knightley is keeping the position for now.
Heeta postures up.
Heeta wants to stand but Knightley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Heeta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heeta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knightley tries to land a body kick
letting Heeta counter with a right hand. #T3#
Heeta scores with a body shot.
Heeta tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Knightley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heeta's guard.
Knightley looking to sit in guard and control but Heeta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Heeta wants to get up but he can't break Knightley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Heeta from controlling successfully.
Knightley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Heeta is controlling Knightley's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Knightley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knightley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heeta tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Heeta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knightley misses with a head shot. Heeta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Knightley looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley 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#
Knightley catches Heeta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardh Heeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Knightley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heeta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Heeta.
Heeta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardh Heeta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Knightley misses
and Heeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heeta avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heeta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knightley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Heeta as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Knightley drops his hands momentarily and Heeta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knightley tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heeta sprawls well. Heeta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knightley gets slowly back to his feet.
Heeta misses with a body shot.
Heeta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.
Hardh Heeta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heeta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heeta lands a body shot.
Knightley misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knightley is defended easily by Heeta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Heeta blocks a low kick nicely.
Heeta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Heeta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heeta connects with a single shot there.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Heeta blocks the leg kick.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley misses with a looping right.
Knightley motions for Heeta to come forward. Knightley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt
and Heeta counters with a right hand to the body.
Heeta scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Heeta with a nice cross.
Heeta digs a good hook to Knightley's body.
Knightley throws a low kick, looking for Heeta's leg but Heeta calmly moves out of range.
Heeta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Heeta looks to land a left hand but Knightley moved out of range nicely.
Heeta stuns Knightley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knightley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knightley looks to land a combination but Heeta avoids it well.
Knightley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heeta connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley wants to land a leg kick but Heeta is out of range. #T4#
Knightley misses with a leg kick
and Heeta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heeta lands an overhand right.
Heeta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heeta checks a leg kick nicely.
Heeta scores with a jab to the head.
Heeta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Heeta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heeta.
Heeta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heeta lands a body shot.
Knightley misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Heeta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heeta clobbers Knightley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardh Heeta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knightley 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Knightley misses.
Knightley throws a low kick but Tavares moves out of range easily.
Tavares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knightley doesn't seem bothered though.
Knightley misses with a takedown
and Tavares counters with a good, hard body kick but Knightley shrugs it off.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Tavares clinches up against the cage.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Tavares jumps into guard, dragging Knightley to the mat.
#SUB#
Tavares looking for a guillotine here but Knightley defends easily.
Knightley stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position. #T1#
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knightley is one step ahead there.
Knightley chips away with some ground and pound.
Knightley lands a couple of elbows.
Tavares being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavares wants to sweep but no luck.
Knightley is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tavares wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knightley is now in half guard.
Knightley works his way into side control.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley scoring with punches from side control.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Knightley working away.#T3#
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knightley is working Tavares over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tavares is looking for a sweep.
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knightley lands some shots froms side control.
Tavares tries to buck Knightley off but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley just content to control the position.
Knightley is working Tavares over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley landing a few strikes.
Knightley lands a nice forearm strike.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Tavares tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Knightley easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tavares is in a horrible position here. Knightley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tavares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.
Knightley raining down shots from the mount!
Knightley lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Tavares is rocked!
Knightley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tavares jabs at Knightley's body.
Tavares lands a jab to Knightley's midsection.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tavares punishes Knightley's body with a nice straight punch.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Knightley looking to score a takedown here. Tavares is defending well but Knightley drives through and ends up in Tavares's guard.#SUB#
Tavares working for a triangle but Knightley defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Tavares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knightley has picked Tavares up and slammed him! Tavares can't keep hold of the triangle and Knightley manages to pass to side control!
Tavares takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knightley taking a breather here.
Tavares struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Knightley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tavares, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Knightley is trying to get an arm triangle but Tavares is defending well.
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knightley takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Knightley looks up at the clock and then as Tavares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knightley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knightley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knightley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tavares down.
Knightley scores with punches from side control.
Tavares takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is chipping away with strikes.
Tavares takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavares tries to improve position but can't.
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Knightley dominates the positioning.#T4#
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knightley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knightley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knightley cracks Tavares with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knightley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tavares's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Knightley cracks Tavares with a big right hand but Tavares just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley tries to move into range but Tavares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavares scores with a push kick.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares tries to clinch there but Knightley circles away.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Knightley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jesus Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knightley connects with a decent elbow.
Knightley landing a few strikes. #T1#
Knightley working the ground and pound from side control.
Knightley advances nicely into full mount.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tavares's face.
Knightley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares?
Knightley working the ground and pound effectively.
Tavares wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares?
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Tavares is trying desperately to improve position.
Jesus Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares tries to lock up and control but Knightley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Knightley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knightley looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley landing punches.
Knightley lands a couple of good shots and Tavares has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Tavares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knightley is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Knightley gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Knightley gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Knightley apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knightley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knightley shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knightley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Knightley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Knightley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tavares seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Tavares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tavares looks to land a combination. Knightley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knightley misses the jab.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knightley moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Knightley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tavares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares looking for a sweep but Knightley has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tavares tries to hold on but Knightley postures up.
The referee warns Tavares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tavares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knightley cracks Tavares with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knightley connects with a bit shot that sees Tavares covering up! More strikes from Knightley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Knightley is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A victorious Flynn Knightley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flynn Knightley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kelly Van Soest!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Soest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knightley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Soest somewhat.
Knightley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Van Soest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knightley on his heels. He'll look to pass Knightley's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knightley (0) vs (2) Van Soest
Knightley wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Soest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Knightley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Soest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Soest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Soest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knightley is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Soest working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest preventing the sweep.
Van Soest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard but Van Soest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (0) vs (5) Van Soest
Knightley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Van Soest prevents Knightley from improving his position.
Van Soest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (0) vs (8) Van Soest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley regains half guard.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Van Soest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (0) vs (11) Van Soest
Knightley is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Soest has a good base and remains in mount.
Knightley is working hard here to advance position.
Knightley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Quarry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Van Soest controlling from mount. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Soest moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Knightley (0) vs (14) Van Soest
Knightley tries to escape but Van Soest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Van Soest has good solid back control here.
Knightley breaks Van Soest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knightley (2) vs (14) Van Soest#T6#
Knightley passes into half guard.
Knightley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knightley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Knightley prevents Van Soest from improving his position.
Knightley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Soest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Soest is trying to control but can't.
Knightley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Soest has a hand on Knightley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knightley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (5) vs (14) Van Soest#T8#
Knightley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Knightley content just to control the position here.
Knightley'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.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Soest is looking to escape. #T10#
Knightley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Soest is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Soest tries to lock up and control but Knightley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Van Soest is looking to get to half guard.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Van Soest is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Van Soest is squirming around nicely.
Knightley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Soest wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.#T13#
Knightley controlling the pace for now.
Van Soest is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Soest wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Knightley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Van Soest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Soest gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Soest is keeping the position for now.
Knightley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Soest wins on points by 14 to 5.
After winning the bout, Kelly Van Soest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Rider tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knightley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rider is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Knightley scores with punches from side control.
Rider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.
Rider seems a little lost for a moment, as Knightley dominates the positioning.
Rider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knightley cracks Rider with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Knightley stalls from top position.
Knightley cracks Rider with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Knightley working the ground and pound.
Knightley slows the pace down.
Knightley looks up at the clock and then as Rider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knightley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knightley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rider will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Knightley crashes against the mat.
Rider takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Knightley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knightley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Knightley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knightley controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crunch! Rider slams his shin into Knightley's torso.#T3#
Rider throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rider defends it well.#TD2#
Knightley gets a double leg takedown into Rider's guard.
Knightley distracts Rider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knightley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knightley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knightley stays in close to Rider's body and controls the position.
Knightley landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knightley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knightley chips away with some ground and pound.
Knightley sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rider fails to land with a series of punches.
Rider is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rider. That's going to slow Knightley down.
Knightley avoids the head kick by Rider.
#TD2#
Knightley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rider enables Knightley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rider manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rider wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knightley manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Rider taking some punishment here, with Knightley in his half guard.
Knightley is nestled in close to Rider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Rider is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Knightley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rider tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Knightley manages to move to mount!
Knightley scoring with strikes but Rider is staying in there.
The referee warns Rider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knightley looking to finish Rider with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rider!#T2#
Knightley landing punches.
Knightley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knightley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Knightley is working for a guillotine from mount but Rider frees his head quite easily.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley dominating with strikes here.
Rider in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knightley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knightley with a couple of short strikes.
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Knightley landing strikes from the mount and Rider is in trouble!
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Knightley landing shots from mount.
Knightley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rider can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Knightley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knightley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rider looks a forlorn figure.
Knightley punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knightley lands in his opponent's guard.
Knightley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knightley is in close to Rider's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knightley lands a couple of elbows.
Knightley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Knightley landing with the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Knightley gets the takedown into side control.
Knightley is staying tight to Rider's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Knightley working the ground and pound from side control.
Rider takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knightley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Rider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knightley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knightley happy to just control the position for now.
Rider on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knightley takes a little break here. Rider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knightley is continuing to stall.#T3#
Knightley is chipping away with strikes.
Knightley taking a breather here.
Rider is trying to buck Knightley off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Knightley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knightley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dino Rider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knightley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
The adventures of Knightley the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knightley 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley! |
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