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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Kouame on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knapp throws a lazy right hand but Kouame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Kouame has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kouame wants a takedown but no success here.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Kouame.
Kouame blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Kouame displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knapp up against the cage.
Knapp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Kouame pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouame is controlling Knapp's posture.
Knapp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kouame has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up. #SUB2#
Kouame looking for a triangle here. Knapp is fighting it but it looks tight! Kouame pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Knapp is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yaya Kouame! |
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Event:
CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knapp eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volyas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knapp.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Volyas throws a head kick that Knapp semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Volyas moves away and avoids it.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volyas.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Volyas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volyas works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volyas. Volyas obviously looking to wear him down.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volyas lands a lovely overhand right.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Volyas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Volyas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knapp throws out the jab.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Volyas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
Volyas connects with a nice looking jab.
Volyas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp ducks right into an uppercut from Volyas.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Volyas misses with a wild combination.
Volyas lands with a nice body kick.
Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Volyas tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Volyas lands with a nice combination. Knapp backs away looking to recover.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Knapp misses.
Volyas scores with a jab to the head.
Knapp misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Volyas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volyas misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knapp as he connects with a hook.
Volyas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Knapp takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Knapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Volyas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Volyas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knapp misses with a right hand
and Knapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donavan Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp swings for the body but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knapp with a body shot.
Volyas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volyas misses with a head kick.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volyas moves away.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Knapp misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Volyas works over Knapp's head and body with a nice combination.
Knapp misses with a body punch
and Volyas counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp dodges the punch combination from Volyas.
#T4#
Knapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volyas. That one must have hurt.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volyas connects with a high kick.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range. #CL2#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Volyas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knapp has Volyas pressed against the cage, preventing Volyas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Volyas breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Volyas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volyas with a jab.
Volyas moves out of range of the strikes.
Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas connects with a right hand. Knapp shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Volyas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volyas - that will leave a mark!
Knapp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volyas lands a two punch combo.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
Volyas lands a jab.
Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knapp.
Volyas defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Knapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volyas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.
Volyas avoids the body shot from Knapp.
#T1#
A cross from Volyas lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volyas - that will leave a mark!
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knapp takes a swing at Volyas's ribcage but misses.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Volyas lands a nice shot that snaps Knapp's head back.
Volyas lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volyas throws a good cross that connects.
Vadim Volyas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volyas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volyas!
Volyas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knapp misses the target.
Volyas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knapp.
Volyas throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volyas.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Knapp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volyas throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Volyas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Volyas misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp misses with a hook
and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volyas was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Volyas there.
Volyas moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Volyas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knapp misses with a hook. Volyas ducked under it nicely.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
A combination from Volyas does no damage.
Knapp will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Volyas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volyas.
Volyas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knapp throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volyas! But no joy.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volyas throws out a counter right but Knapp avoids it with no problem.
Knapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volyas counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volyas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volyas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Knapp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Volyas does no damage.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volyas scores with a punch to the head.
Knapp misses with a shot to the body
letting Volyas counter with a right hand.
Volyas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Volyas rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Volyas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volyas is breathing heavily.
A short left from Knapp. #BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volyas's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volyas scores with a nice strike.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Knapp with a nice cross.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Volyas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volyas misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volyas slips a straight right by Knapp.
Jab, jab by Volyas - just one landing.
Knapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volyas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas lands with a right hand.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Volyas's body.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Volyas lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Volyas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volyas lands a jab to Knapp's midsection.
Volyas feints and then cracks Knapp's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knapp down.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volyas.
A punch combination from Volyas misses.
Knapp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volyas lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volyas slips under a jab.
Volyas doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Knapp is looking to counter punch.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it.
Volyas throws a counter combo.
Volyas blocks a jab.
Volyas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knapp defending well as Volyas loads up on a big left hand.
Knapp misses with a looping left.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volyas connects with a crisp jab.
Volyas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knapp misses with a body punch
enabling Volyas to counter with a crisp jab.
Knapp moves away from the strike by Volyas.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Volyas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.
Knapp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.
Volyas ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
A left lands for Volyas.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volyas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Volyas.#CL2#
Volyas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Volyas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Volyas is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Volyas.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Donavan Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Volyas.
Knapp lands with a straight right. Volyas didn't see that one coming.
Volyas thuds his right hand into Knapp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volyas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Volyas ducks down to avoid it.
Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Volyas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knapp. Knapp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas blocks it.
Volyas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volyas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Volyas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volyas lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp throws a body punch but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Volyas lands a body shot.
Knapp throws a hook but Volyas avoids it easily.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Volyas scoring well with a low kick there.
Volyas lands with a nice body punch.
Knapp walks into a stiff left hand from Volyas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volyas.
Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knapp is looking to counter punch.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knapp misses with a body shot
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Knapp backing up. Knapp nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volyas!
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!
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Volyas tenderised Knapp's leg. Knapp is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Volyas misses the target. #T4#
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Volyas feints a jab promting Knapp to slip. Volyas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knapp slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knapp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volyas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knapp throws the left hand but Volyas avoids the punch easily.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming.
It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Volyas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volyas scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp misses the jab.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Volyas is just out of range.
Volyas moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Volyas's shoulder, as Volyas tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Volyas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volyas scores with a hook to the body. Knapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volyas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas!
A very excited looking Vadim Volyas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim tries to clinch up but Knapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Kim moves forwards but Knapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knapp dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut.
Knapp misses with a hook.
Kim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim goes for a double leg but Knapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knapp continues to drive forward.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knapp drops Kim with a naaaaasty hook - Kim is in real trouble here! Knapp dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donavan Knapp! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Knapp swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Knapp misses.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Knapp.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
Montgomery takes one to the chin there.
Montgomery slips a jab from Knapp.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Knapp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Montgomery.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp lands a head shot.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery. #T2#
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Knapp misses.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery.
Knapp misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Montgomery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knapp's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Let's hope that Montgomery has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montgomery drops his hands momentarily and Knapp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montgomery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donavan Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Knapp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Knapp takes a swing at Montgomery's ribcage but misses.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knapp finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery's head.
A left lands for Knapp.
Knapp misses with a looping left.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery needs to keep his hands up - Knapp had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donavan Knapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donavan Knapp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Knapp misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Montgomery counters with a single leg into guard. Knapp didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montgomery's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Montgomery.
Knapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Knapp, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Montgomery wants to pass the guard but Knapp is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Donavan Knapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Knapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montgomery under the eye.#T2#
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Donavan Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knapp.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Montgomery slips a jab from Knapp.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Knapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Knapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp throws out a powerful jab.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp misses with a looping left.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Montgomery defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Knapp looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montgomery moves away.
A big left from Knapp misses.
Knapp punishes Montgomery's body with a nice straight punch.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montgomery takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montgomery defending well as Knapp loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Montgomery moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montgomery was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knapp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Montgomery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 big left from Knapp misses.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Knapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donavan Knapp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donavan Knapp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Montgomery avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp swings for the body but Montgomery moves out of range.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp throws a jab when Montgomery was well out of range.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp misses with a hook.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Knapp misses.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.#T1#
Nice jab there from Knapp.
A jab from Knapp misses.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Knapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp looks to land a left hand but Montgomery moved out of range nicely.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Knapp scores with a decent looking hook.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Montgomery feints the counter takedown.
Knapp throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Knapp misses with a hook. Montgomery ducked under it nicely.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Montgomery's shoulder, as Montgomery tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A big left from Knapp misses.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Montgomery changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Montgomery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montgomery slips under a jab.
Montgomery with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
And Montgomery tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Montgomery is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.#T3#
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Montgomery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montgomery.
Montgomery controlling from the top position.
Knapp has Montgomery pulled in close to control his posture.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Donavan Knapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Montgomery slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montgomery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Montgomery saw that one coming.
Montgomery drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp lands a body shot.
Knapp misses with a looping left.
Montgomery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rohan Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donavan Knapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knapp, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donavan Knapp! |
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Event:
MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Slivers does it's job there.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Slivers.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Slivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slivers throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Slivers misses.
Knapp misses with a shot to the body
and Slivers counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Slivers.
Slivers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Slivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knapp digs a good body shot into Slivers's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Slivers has been cut.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
Slivers connects with a single shot there.
Knapp with a hook.
Slivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knapp has time to react.
Knapp takes one on the button.#ROC2#Knapp is rocked!
Knapp is looking to wear down Slivers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Slivers! Knapp is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Slivers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Knapp pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp has Montgomery pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
Knapp tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Knapp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Montgomery. No joy for Knapp on that attempt.
Knapp misses with a few strikes there.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knapp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knapp scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Knapp tries to keep at a distance but Montgomery has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montgomery tries to pull guard but Knapp won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rohan Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Montgomery holds him up against the cage and eventually Knapp drops back down to his feet.
Montgomery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knapp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Montgomery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knapp up against the cage.
Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Montgomery avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Montgomery throws a body kick that misses.
Montgomery shoots in and drives through. Knapp sprawls well.
Montgomery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montgomery. #CL2#
Knapp instigates a clinch.
Montgomery wants to take the fight to the mat but Knapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montgomery is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Montgomery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knapp up against the cage.#TD#
Montgomery manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Knapp postures up.
Knapp throwing strikes from guard but Montgomery blocks nicely.
Knapp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knapp trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Knapp lands a couple of elbows.
Knapp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Montgomery controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knapp trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Montgomery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knapp is defended easily by Montgomery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donavan Knapp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Montgomery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montgomery wants it to stay on the feet.
Rohan Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knapp looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery stalks Knapp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knapp's face. Knapp staggers backwards, shaken.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montgomery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rohan Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donavan Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montgomery circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knapp throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donavan Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montgomery sprawls well. Montgomery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knapp gets slowly back to his feet.
Knapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery swats away the attempt to clinch by Knapp.#TD#
Montgomery changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knapp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knapp tries to buck Montgomery off but Montgomery is having none of it.
Knapp is still trying to improve position.#T2##SU#
Montgomery decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Knapp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knapp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Montgomery gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knapp looking to stall.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Knapp is trying to pull guard but Montgomery turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Montgomery blocks an elbow strike from Knapp.
#BC#
Montgomery breaks from the clinch.
Knapp looks for a takedown but Montgomery sprawls well.
Montgomery is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Knapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Knapp is breathing heavily.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown. Knapp tries to sprawl out of it but Montgomery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.#CL#
Montgomery moves into range and clinches up with Knapp.#T4##TD2#
Knapp jumps into guard, dragging Montgomery to the mat.
Knapp wants to stand and escape but Montgomery is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Knapp, not yet.
Montgomery wants to stand but Knapp is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Montgomery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montgomery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Montgomery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Montgomery controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Montgomery dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Montgomery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montgomery.
Knapp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Knapp shoots in.
Montgomery misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Knapp gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rohan Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donavan Knapp.
Knapp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montgomery to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Knapp back into the cage.
Montgomery jumps guard but Knapp stands there with Montgomery around his waist. Montgomery gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Montgomery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Knapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knapp tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knapp to the ground. Knapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Knapp pushes Montgomery up against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp is trying to pull guard but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Knapp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montgomery looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Montgomery drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Knapp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montgomery is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montgomery has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Knapp is trying to control the position but Montgomery postures up.
Knapp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knapp trying to control the position here.
Knapp wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knapp's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Montgomery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knapp has one foot on Montgomery's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Knapp closes the distance and pushes Montgomery back into the cage.
Montgomery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knapp up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donavan Knapp.
I think Knapp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donavan Knapp! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Michaelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaelson defends well and Knapp ends up having to push Michaelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michaelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knapp has him pressed against the cage.
Michaelson is trying to push Knapp away but Knapp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Michaelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Michaelson avoids the damage to the body.
Michaelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp avoiding damage.
Michaelson wants to break free but Knapp has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaelson tries to circle away but Knapp has him pinned against the cage.
Michaelson tries to circle away but Knapp has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Michaelson is trying to force a seperation but Knapp has the dominant position.
Knapp is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donavan Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knapp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Michaelson moves out of range.
Michaelson misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knapp duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Klaus Michaelson has been cut.
Knapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Michaelson is rocked!
Michaelson misses with a double jab.
Michaelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Knapp finish him?
Knapp throws a leg kick but Michaelson sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Knapp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Knapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Michaelson avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klaus Michaelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaelson leaves Knapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knapp is breathing heavily.
Knapp shoots in but Michaelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Knapp backs off Michaelson throws a huge counter combo but Knapp manages to avoid it all.
Michaelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knapp counters with a huge left! Michaelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knapp isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Michaelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donavan Knapp! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Sharipova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Knapp. #CL2#
Knapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Knapp has Sharipova pressed against the ropes, preventing Sharipova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Knapp breaks from the clinch.
Sharipova tries to close the distance and clinch but Knapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharipova sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knapp somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharipova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knapp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharipova's waist but Sharipova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knapp off to one side.
Knapp looks for a takedown but Sharipova sprawls well.
Sakulk Sharipova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donavan Knapp.#T1#
Knapp goes for a double leg but Sharipova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sharipova continues to drive forward.
Sharipova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knapp.
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharipova.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharipova as he jumps to the side.
Sharipova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
Knapp jumps guard but Sharipova turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sharipova wants to break free but Knapp has control.
Sharipova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knapp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp avoiding damage.
#T2#
Knapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Knapp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Knapp rushes Sharipova and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knapp looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Knapp manages to pull guard.
Knapp being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharipova postures up.
#T3#
Sharipova won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Knapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sharipova defends it easily.
Knapp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharipova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharipova won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Knapp working for submissions but it's allowed Sharipova to get to half guard.
Knapp tries to kick Sharipova off but Sharipova keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sharipova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knapp keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knapp trying to control but Sharipova postures up.
Knapp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sharipova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sharipova's back!
Sharipova tries to escape the position.
Knapp avoiding Sharipova 's attempts to control his hands.
Sharipova is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Knapp looking for the choke but no joy.
Knapp controlling the position well here. Sharipova rolled but Knapp kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Knapp is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Sharipova defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Knapp's arms.
Sharipova breaks Knapp's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T6#
Knapp controls Sharipova momentarily but Sharipova frees himself.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knapp has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sharipova is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knapp.
Sharipova tries to stand but Knapp is controlling his head.
Sharipova trying to control the position but Knapp is working away. #T7#
Knapp throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Knapp prevents Sharipova from improving position.
Sharipova misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knapp regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Sharipova has mounted him!
Knapp is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knapp can do anything to dispel that myth.#T8#
Knapp tries to hold on but Sharipova pushes him away.
Knapp wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sharipova avoiding Knapp 's attempts to control his hands.
Sharipova controlling well, preventing Knapp from escaping the position.
Sharipova not allowing Knapp to control his hands. #SUB#
Knapp preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sharipova. #T9#
Sharipova keeps control of the position as Knapp tries to break free.
#ES2#
Knapp is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Knapp goes for a double leg but Sharipova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sharipova continues to drive forward.
Sharipova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharipova wants it to stay on the feet.
Knapp looks for a takedown but Sharipova sprawls well.
Sharipova appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharipova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharipova stuffs the takedown.
Nice jab there from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donavan Knapp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Knapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharipova sprawls well. He's pushed Knapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Knapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Knapp is looking for a takedown.
Sharipova fails to pull guard.
Knapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharipova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knapp pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Sharipova. Those never looked like landing.
Sharipova doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
#T1#
Sharipova takes a swing at Knapp's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharipova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
Sharipova tries to break the clinch but Knapp is controlling the position.
Sharipova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharipova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sakulk Sharipova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donavan Knapp.
Sharipova is looking for a takedown.
Sharipova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knapp just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Sharipova won't allow it.
#TD2#
Knapp successfully pulls guard.
Knapp tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Knapp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knapp trying to keep a closed guard but Sharipova is proving a slippery customer.
Knapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knapp controls Sharipova momentarily but Sharipova frees himself.
Knapp wants to stand up but Sharipova is controlling him.
Donavan Knapp has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Knapp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharipova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knapp lands a really nice looking cross but Sharipova seems unphased.
#TD2#
Knapp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sharipova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sharipova defending against the ground and pound.
Knapp tries to stand but Sharipova controls the position and pulls Knapp into his guard.
Knapp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knapp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Sharipova trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Knapp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knapp wants to pass the guard but Sharipova is keeping the position.#T5#
Sharipova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knapp throwing strikes from guard but Sharipova blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sharipova swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Sharipova. No joy for Knapp on that attempt.
Donavan Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Knapp gets a takedown into half guard.
Sharipova wants to control but Knapp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Knapp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knapp wants to stand up but Sharipova is controlling the position.
Sharipova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knapp is keen to just control but Sharipova is a slippery customer.
Knapp tries to stand and escape but Sharipova is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Knapp sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Knapp rushes Sharipova and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T7#
A short right from Knapp.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Sharipova won't allow it.
#TD2#
Knapp drags the fight down to the ground.
Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharipova is one step ahead there.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing Sharipova from controlling successfully.
Knapp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Knapp is continuing to stall.
Knapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing Sharipova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Knapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharipova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharipova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sharipova stuffs the takedown.
Sharipova tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knapp manages to circle out of the way.
Knapp misses with a leg kick. #T9#
Knapp lands with a straight right. Sharipova didn't see that one coming.
Knapp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Sharipova gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the ropes.
Sakulk Sharipova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Knapp forces Sharipova back against the ropes and clinches.
Sharipova prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knapp works on Sharipova's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakulk Sharipova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donavan Knapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Knapp gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donavan Knapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knapp 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Donavan Knapp!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Donavan Knapp!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Donavan Knapp!
Donavan Knapp wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Knapp drives through with a takedown into Zoerner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoerner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zoerner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zoerner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zoerner has Knapp pulled in close to control his posture.
Knapp is looking to stand up but Zoerner won't let him. #SUB#
Knapp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zoerner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zoerner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zoerner is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Zoerner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zoerner forces his way into half guard.
Knapp is looking to get back to full guard here but Zoerner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Knapp is being controlled here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zoerner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Knapp looks to move to half guard but instead Zoerner has passed into mount! Damn!
Knapp tries to improve his position but instead Zoerner has taken his back!
Zoerner biding his time, controlling Knapp.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Zoerner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zoerner.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T5#
Knapp is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zoerner is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off.
Knapp wants to escape the position.
Zoerner biding his time, controlling Knapp. #SUB2#
Knapp is trying to defend against the choke here but Zoerner has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Zoerner Tightens the hold and Knapp taps out furiously! Zoerner displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hubert Zoerner! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ruvik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
Knapp displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruvik up against the cage.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Ruvik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Knapp jumps guard and drags Ruvik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knapp being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruvik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ruvik wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving.
Ruvik pushes down on Knapp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knapp trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp wants to control the action here but instead Ruvik manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knapp is looking to get to half guard.
Ruvik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knapp is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp tries to reverse the position but Ruvik maintains control.
Knapp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruvik content just to control the position here.
Knapp wants to control but Ruvik is having none of it.#T3#
Knapp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Knapp is looking to improve his position but Ruvik isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Knapp wants to hold on but Ruvik pushes him away.
Ruvik controlling his opponent.
Ruvik trying to control but Knapp is having none of it.
Knapp is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Knapp is working hard here to advance position.
Ruvik tries to control but Knapp wriggling away.
Knapp tries to reverse the position but Ruvik maintains control.
Ruvik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knapp is looking to escape.
Knapp is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruvik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knapp is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruvik has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruvik wants to control the pace but Knapp is squirming around nicely.
Knapp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruvik looking to control but Knapp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruvik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Ruvik content just to control the position here.
Ruvik looking to ground and pound but Knapp is blocking nicely.
Knapp wants to control but Ruvik is having none of it.
Ruvik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knapp tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knapp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Ruvik has mounted him!
Knapp is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Ruvik avoids the attempt from Knapp to control.
Ruvik looking to control but Knapp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knapp tries to reverse the position but Ruvik maintains control.
Ruvik content just to control the position here.
Ruvik avoids the attempt from Knapp to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izi Ruvik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
Knapp looks for a takedown but Ruvik sprawls well.
Ruvik goes for a double leg but Knapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knapp continues to drive forward.
Ruvik blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Knapp clinches.
Ruvik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruvik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knapp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donavan Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izi Ruvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Knapp drives through and clinches with Ruvik against the cage.
#BC#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Ruvik shoots in and drives through. Knapp sprawls well.#T1#
Ruvik shoots in looking for a takedown. Knapp tries to sprawl out of it but Ruvik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knapp shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Ruvik with that takedown attempt.
Knapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruvik is fending him off so far but Knapp persists. Nope, Ruvik circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Knapp moves into range and clinches up with Ruvik.
Knapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruvik.
Ruvik is breathing heavily.#T2##BC#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Ruvik moves out of range.
Ruvik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruvik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruvik is fending him off so far but Knapp persists. Nope, Ruvik circles away and we're back to standing.
Knapp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knapp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruvik.
Ruvik wants to clinch.#T3#
Knapp fails to land the takedown.
Ruvik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knapp's waist but Knapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruvik off to one side. #CL#
Ruvik gets tackled into the cage by Knapp. Knapp maintains the clinch. #TD#
Knapp jumps into guard, dragging Ruvik to the mat.
Ruvik is stalling in the full guard.
Knapp trying to control the position here.
Ruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Knapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Knapp trying to keep a closed guard but Ruvik is proving a slippery customer.
Knapp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Knapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruvik defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruvik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knapp.#T5#
Ruvik tries a head kick but it misses.
Knapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Ruvik lands but Knapp takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Knapp finds it's target.
Knapp shoots for a takedown but Ruvik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
Ruvik is trying to drag Knapp to the mat but Knapp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruvik tries to score a body lock takedown but Knapp shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T6#
Knapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruvik.
Knapp lands a shot to the body.
Knapp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Ruvik's takedown attempt.
Ruvik can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Knapp pulls guard.
Knapp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knapp tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Knapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruvik defends it easily.
Knapp throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T7#
Knapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knapp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knapp managing to control the position.
Knapp wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knapp is defended easily by Ruvik.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruvik tries to clinch there but Knapp circles away.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruvik but Ruvik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruvik circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruvik.
Donavan Knapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruvik swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Knapp moves into the clinch.
Knapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruvik prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp tries to pull guard but Ruvik won't allow it.
Ruvik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knapp pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T9##BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp closes the distance and clinches up with Ruvik, looking for a takedown. Knapp pushes Ruvik against the cage but Ruvik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knapp sets himself, and Ruvik steps forward looking for the clinch! Knapp avoids it this time.
Knapp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruvik tries to avoid it but Knapp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruvik to the ground. Ruvik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruvik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knapp throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruvik or perhaps it was just good defense by Knapp, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Knapp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruvik was covering up waiting for the punch and Knapp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donavan Knapp showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Donavan Knapp!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Donavan Knapp!
Donavan Knapp wins by majority decision! |
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