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Event:
MMANIAK 49
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1# Arcuri misses with a right hand and Knight counters with a one-two to the body. Arcuri getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Arcuri misses. Knight tries to clinch but Arcuri is having none of it. Arcuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri. Knight misses with a takedown and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand. Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Arcuri. Arcuri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arcuri wants to counter with a clinch but Knight pushes him away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arcuri, right into the meat.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Nice shot lands for Arcuri. Arcuri throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Arcuri only half commits. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arcuri.
Knight drops his hands momentarily and Arcuri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Knight shoots in and drives through. Arcuri sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight. Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Arcuri scores with a body shot.
Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arcuri keeps the fight on the outside. Arcuri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf. Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arcuri lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming. Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Knight clinches up against the cage. Knight blocks a body shot from Arcuri. Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage. Arcuri gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knight blocks a body shot from Arcuri. Knees in the clinch landing for Arcuri.
Knight can't get the takedown.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Arcuri has him pressed against the cage. Knight blocks an elbow strike. Arcuri throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Knight drags the fight down to the ground.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Arcuri controlling from the top position. #T3# Knight wants to stand and escape but Arcuri is having none of it. Arcuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Knight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arcuri controls the pace. Arcuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Arcuri passes into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knight taking some punishment here, with Arcuri in his half guard. Knight wants to get back to his feet. Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Knight's hands, connecting with Knight's forehead.#T4# Knight wants to get back to his feet. Arcuri winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arcuri lands a nice short elbow. Knight is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Arcuri manages to move to mount!
Arcuri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape. Arcuri with good strikes from the mount here! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri dominated that round. That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Good shot there by Arcuri. Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Arcuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight fails with the takedown. Arcuri stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet. Arcuri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Knight ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri. Arcuri thows a left - swing and a miss! Phil Arcuri seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arcuri lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arcuri moves out of range of the body kick. Knight shoots in but Arcuri avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him. Arcuri darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Arcuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arcuri digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs. Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jab from Arcuri. Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick. Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick. Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arcuri paws at him with a jab and circles away. Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Arcuri connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Knight misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arcuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Arcuri forces Knight back against the cage and clinches. Arcuri lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment. Arcuri lands a body punch in the clinch. Arcuri lands on the inside with an uppercut. Arcuri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arcuri can turn it around.#BC2# Arcuri breaks the clinch.
Arcuri lands with a cross. Arcuri moves into range and connects with a jab. Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Arcuri connects with a body shot. Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Arcuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight. Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Arcuri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Arcuri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Arcuri gets in close and instigates a clinch. Arcuri has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Arcuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight. #TD2# Arcuri jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Arcuri working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Arcuri wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Knight is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arcuri dives into side control.
Knight tries to escape but Arcuri is in control. #T4# Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Arcuri scoring with strikes. Knight is trying to buck Arcuri off. The strikes coming from Arcuri are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arcuri has just dragged him back down to the mat. Phil Arcuri has got the better of the ground game so far. Knight prevents Arcuri from improving position. Arcuri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Arcuri is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ground and pound from Arcuri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick. Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Arcuri. Arcuri blocks a leg kick. Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arcuri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Donk. Arcuri catches Knight right on the button with a cross. Knight slips a jab from Arcuri. Good standup being displayed there by Arcuri as he connects with a hook.#ROC2# Knight is rocked!#TD2# Arcuri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard. Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arcuri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Arcuri 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. Arcuri lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Knight quite badly. Knight pulls Arcuri in close trying to recover. Arcuri postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Knight on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Knight doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Arcuri! In his post fight interview, Phil Arcuri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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AD492: BPS
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Knight connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Some wild striking there from Knight.
Escobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight slips under a jab. Escobar blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Knight misses with a leg kick. A counter left hand to the body from Escobar misses its target. Knight misses with a low kick. Escobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Knight throws a head kick that misses. A combination from Knight does no damage. It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Escobar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Knight is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Escobar is controlling the pace.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it. #T1# Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Knight taking some punishment here, with Escobar in his half guard. Knight is trying to stand.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs. Knight tries to kick Escobar off but Escobar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working. Knight regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Escobar. Escobar cracks Knight with a solid left hand. Escobar advances to half guard. Escobar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Escobar lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2# Knight kicks off Escobar and gets to his feet. Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Escobar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Escobar wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Escobar stops Knight from standing up. Escobar wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Knight is trying to buck Escobar off.#T4# Escobar wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. Knight gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar working the ground and pound effectively.
Escobar tries to control but Knight wriggling away. Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Escobar trying to control but Knight is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar misses the shot to the body. A combination from Knight does no damage. Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Escobar feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Escobar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Knight pushes Escobar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knight swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it. Knight throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight. Knight misses with a low kick as Escobar jumps back.#CL2# Knight has managed to clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the cage. Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head. Good body shot from Escobar.
#TD# Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Escobar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Escobar trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Escobar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Escobar throwing strikes but missing. Escobar trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him. Escobar scoring with punches to the head and body. Escobar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2# Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight is looking to stand up but Escobar isn't so interested in that idea. Escobar is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. 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. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple. Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount! Escobar landing strikes from the mount. Escobar is trying to control here but Knight has managed to regain half guard.
Escobar stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Escobar drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head. #T3# Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2# Knight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Escobar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2# Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off. Escobar tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot. Knight slips a straight right by Escobar. Knight misses with a wild combination.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head. Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily. Knight throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease. Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boogie Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knight lands a nice looking body kick.#T4# Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Escobar tries to clinch up. Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar. Knight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Escobar gets a clinch. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Knight is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position. Escobar keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Escobar looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely. Boogie Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Escobar is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. Escobar winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod. That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Knight has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Knight cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg. Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment. Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. Knight blocking some punches.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Escobar. Knight blocks a body shot from Escobar. Knight blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Escobar cracks Knight with a nice body shot. Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Escobar blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick. Escobar is looking to counter punch. Knight throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely. Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Knight moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab. Escobar connects with a body shot.#TD# Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar landing some decent shots from guard. Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Escobar landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC# Knight is rocked! Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him. Escobar is stalling in the full guard. Knight keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T3# Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control. Escobar stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control. Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't. Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Escobar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Escobar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well. Escobar wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. Escobar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knight! Boogie Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Escobar trying to control but Knight is having none of it. Escobar content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar! During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Brown does it's job there. Nice jab there from Brown. Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown. Knight throws a body shot but no joy. Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Knight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knight wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Knight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. Brown is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Knight is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position. Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2# Knight is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Knight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown controlling the position for now. Knight lands strikes from half guard. Brown is trying to get back to full guard. Brown tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
#REVR# Brown content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Knight has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown 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 Knight. You can see the frustration on Knight's face as Brown controls the position. Knight wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown wants to stand but Knight has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T3# Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well. Brown prevents Knight from getting back to his feet. Knight keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown wants to get up but he can't break Knight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Our spies down at at Jacks Fight Club inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Knight being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Knight connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knight closes the distance and lands a one-two. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round. That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Trey Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brown misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming. Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Knight counters with a one-two to the body. Knight with a lazy takedown attempt and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brown tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot. Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Brown throws a jab when Knight was well out of range. Knight ducks under a wild hook from Brown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot. Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges. #T1# Knight blocks a jab. Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Trey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight. Nice defenses there by Knight. Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trey Brown is winning the standup battle so far. Brown misses with an uppercut. Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knight throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely. Brown connects with a single shot there. Left hook, right uppercut from Brown. #ROC# Knight is rocked! Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Knight gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Brown gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Knight is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Brown!
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Event:
AD480: Young Eagles
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glass, pushing him back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Glass.
Glass throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD# Knight gets control of Glass's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Glass has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from. Knight seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Glass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2# Glass stands and steps away. Knight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Glass looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away. Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving. Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glass defends well and Knight ends up having to push Glass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Glass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Knight dives in and grabs Glass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glass pushes down on Knight's head and hops out. Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight lands a slapping body shot.
#T1# Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight. Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL# Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glass, pushing him back against the cage. Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass lands a shoulder strike. Glass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Glass tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. That kick from Knight tenderised Glass's leg. Glass is trying to keep his angry face on. Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Glass with a hook. Knight throws a right and a left that both miss. Glass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a nice body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Decent striking displayed by Glass there. A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Knight ducks under a wild hook from Glass. Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook. Glass swings away with a leg kick that misses. Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Glass. Knight throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Glass throws a half hearted mid kick. Glass connects with a body shot that sends Knight's belly button to the back.#TD# Glass tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glass has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Knight seems to be looking for submissions.
Glass is holding on to half guard well.#SUB# Knight seems to be looking for submissions.
Glass felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3# Glass controlling the position well. #SUB# Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight prevents Glass from improving his position. Glass is trying to control but can't.
Glass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Knight is working for a kimura but Glass is defending it quite comfortably.
Glass tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Glass trying to control here.
#SUB# Knight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glass has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Knight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Glass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knight. Glass keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glass sprawls and moves away. A chopping leg kick lands by Glass. Glass misses with a kick to the body.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup. A head kick misses from Knight. Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A decent looking cross lands there for Glass. A good leg kick by Glass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Knight staying out of range there. Nice jab there from Glass. 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! Glass misses with a body kick. #T1# Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Glass is looking to land body kicks. Nice body kick from Glass. Glass throws a body kick that misses. It appears Knight was looking to counter with a kick there. Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily. Knight misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Knight blocks the leg kick.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Glass. Knight shrugs it off though. Glass lands with an overhand left. Glass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It appears Knight was looking to counter with a kick there. A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target. Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glass as he jumps to the side. #T2# Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes. Glass takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses. Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Glass manages to circle out of the way. Glass has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Glass misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming. It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Glass circles away.
Glass throws a shot to the body.
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! Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Glass lunges at Knight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knight's hand. Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Glass.
Knight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet. Glass sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Danga de danga de dang - Glass scores with a four punch combination!#T3# The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here. Glass scores with a nice right hand.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Glass. Glass scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Glass flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away. Nice takedown defense from Glass. No joy for Knight on that attempt. Glass moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glass pinned against the cage. Glass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Glass lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4# Glass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react. Glass sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Glass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Glass throws a good cross that connects.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glass pinned against the cage. Glass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass. Donk. Glass catches Knight right on the button with a cross. Glass lands with a cross. Knight slips a jab from Glass. Knight is looking to counter the offense by Glass and move into the clinch. Glass throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off. Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head. Glass throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range. Glass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Glass. Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glass finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head. Glass leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Glass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glass looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming. A cross from Glass lands. Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Glass works the jab nicely.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Knight blocks a leg kick. Glass throws a leg kick that misses. Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Glass is quick to defend against it. Glass lands with a shot to the body. Glass looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away. Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Knight is looking to land body kicks. Knight scores with a body shot.
Knight defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand. Knight ducks under a wild hook from Glass. A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target. Knight tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2# Nice shot by Glass. Knight moves out of range of the strikes. Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away. A punch combination from Glass misses. 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! An inside leg kick from Glass misses. Glass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though. Glass thows a left - swing and a miss! Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Glass dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Glass with a jab. Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight tries to clinch up. Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Glass sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boogie Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Nice sprawl there from Glass as Knight shoots in. Knight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Glass jabs at Knight's body. Knight is looking to wear down Glass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range. Glass is looking to land body kicks. Boogie Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Glass scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Glass looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away. Knight feinted with a counter takedown. Glass tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice sprawl there from Glass as Knight shoots in. Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass. Glass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice uppercut there from Glass. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Knight wants to clinch. Decent striking displayed by Glass there. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Glass.
Glass lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Desmond Glass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Glass 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass! A very excited looking Desmond Glass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD470: Kelley vs Diaz
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knight tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily and Alvarez counters with a slapping leg kick. Knight shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense. Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Knight darts in trying to clinch and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knight's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Knight misses. Knight tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it. And Alvarez counters with a quick kick to the body but Knight blocks it. Knight wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1# Alvarez trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch. Alvarez lands a knee to the head.
#BC2# Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knight has his takedown stuffed and Alvarez counters with a big head kick but Knight shrugs it off. Carlo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight. Knight throws a one two combo.
Alvarez clobbers Knight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Knight tries to clinch but fails miserably and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand. Knight blocks a low kick nicely. Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alvarez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knight scores with a nice body kick.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight. A head kick by Knight misses and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Alvarez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Alvarez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Knight. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Knight working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Alvarez regains half guard.#SUB2# Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez keeping control of the position. Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!#T3# Alvarez lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Knight trying to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in full control for now. Knight is really stuck here.
Knight prevents Alvarez from getting a body triangle. Alvarez controlling well, preventing Knight from escaping the position.
Knight breaks Alvarez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB# Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SU2# Knight gets to his feet - Alvarez follows without any prompting. Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head. Alvarez misses with a leg kick. Knight looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away. Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Knight clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose. Knight looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlo Alvarez will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Knight throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely. Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knight just manages to avoid it. Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Knight tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Carlo Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far. Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch. Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knight jumps guard but Alvarez stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez taking a breather. Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Alvarez.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head. Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1# Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Knight manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Knight instigates a clinch. Alvarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it. A short right from Alvarez. Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez lands a knee to the head.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Knight is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Alvarez tries to tie him up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight. Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Alvarez catches Knight right on the button with a 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! Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Carlo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight.#T2# Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight. Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alvarez counters with a low kick, right behind Knight 's knee. Knight tries to clinch and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight. A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet. Alvarez tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it. #CL2# Knight has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Knight manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Knight pushes Alvarez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight tries to clinch up. Knight tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt. Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye. Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away. As Knight backs away, Alvarez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Knight is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight. Knight is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
#CL2# Knight has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez misses with a knee strike.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Knight is blocking nicely.
Knight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4# Alvarez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knight is breathing heavily. Alvarez stalling.
A short left from Knight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alvarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knight dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage. Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head. Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarez sprawls well. Alvarez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet. Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Alvarez dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez. Knight tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range. #CL2# Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez with a knee to the head.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage. A short left from Knight. Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms. Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Carlo Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight. Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC# Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez cracks Knight with an open hand slap. Alvarez lands with a nice body kick. Knight misses with an uppercut. Alvarez throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range. Alvarez is looking to land body kicks. Knight tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it. Knight looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well. Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Knight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head. Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well. #T2# Alvarez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Knight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Alvarez cracks Knight with an open hand slap.#ROC# Knight is rocked! Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him? Knight leaves his chin hanging out and Alvarez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Knight crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlo Alvarez! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlo Alvarez made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD462: Montreal Chinatown
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1# Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sorsa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet. Sorsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice cross by Knight.#CUT2# It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut. Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knight throws a right and a left that Sorsa avoids nicely. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knight!
Sorsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sorsa. Knight shrugs it off though. Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sorsa to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sorsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight. Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight tries to bum rush Sorsa with a series of wild strikes but Sorsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sorsa lands with a kick to the temple. Knight shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A left lands for Sorsa. Sorsa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knight doesn't seem bothered though. Knight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorsa. Sorsa scoring well with a low kick there.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL# Sorsa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sorsa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards. We've been hearing reports that Sorsa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Sorsa pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Sorsa. Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorsa pulls him back up using the underhooks. Sorsa lands an uppercut. Sorsa lands a body punch. #BC2# Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sorsa misses with a wild combination.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorsa. Sorsa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Sorsa goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight throws an off balance right hand
letting Sorsa counter with a right hand. Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Sorsa counters with a right hand to the body. Sorsa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A good leg kick by Sorsa. Sorsa lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# Sorsa lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover. No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD# Sorsa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knight manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Sorsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head. Sorsa stops Knight from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sorsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC# Knight is rocked! Sorsa landing with the ground and pound. Knight is still in real trouble! Can Sorsa finish him? Sorsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knight's head. Knight wants to stand but Sorsa is controlling the position. Sorsa loads up on a big left hand. Knight felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sorsa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Knight can't hide his disappointment, as Sorsa celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Repe Sorsa! An out of breath Repe Sorsa 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:
AD455: Combat epidemic
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1# Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Knight tries to move into range but Ra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ra lands a head shot.#TD# Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Knight throwing strikes but missing. Ra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Knight drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Knight has Ra in his guard.#REVB# Knight tries to strike from the bottom.
Ra passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB# Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ra pulls his head out easily. Knight misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Knight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Knight is pressing down on Ra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knight throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Knight wants to stand but Ra is controlling the position. #SUB# Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Knight working for a triangle but Ra defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2# Ra cracks Knight with a solid left hand. Ra forces his way into half guard. Ra drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head. Knight manages to get to full guard.
Ra with a flurry of punches that miss. Ra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ra is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Knight has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ra doesn't defend quickly enough and Knight has managed to lock this one up! Can Ra escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Knight on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boogie Knight! An out of breath and clearly excited Boogie Knight thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AD441: Sakura
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range. Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here. Steel misses with a jab to the body
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Steel misses with a kick to the body and Knight counters with a straight right hand. A low kick from Steel is predictable there and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2# Steel moves into the clinch. Steel tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Knight letting Steel take a breather here. Knight slows down the pace here.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Steel lands a shoulder strike. Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Steel lands an elbow just above Knight 's eye. Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# A short left from Knight. Nice body punch from Steel - that landed with a thud.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight lands a right hand. Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch. Knight tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Steel taking a breather. Steel is struggling to control the position. Knight tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Steel looking to stall.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Steel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel. Steel looking to slow down the pace here. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel stalling.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Steel. Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Knight throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Knight scores with a head kick.
Steel cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head. Steel misses with a body kick. Knight throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it. Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target. Knight checks a leg kick.#CL2# Steel rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head. Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Steel tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. Knight blocking some punches.
Knight stalling the fight.
#T4# Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. Come on Steel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Knight.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Knight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Steel pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. Steel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Steel 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# Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands. Steel throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side. Knight scores with a jab to the jaw. Steel misses with a straight left. Steel scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one. Steel connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.#ROC2# Knight is rocked! Steel closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Knight out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Steel! A very excited looking David Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD435: God Save the Queen
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1# Punchy throws a leg kick that misses. Punchy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight wants to counter the offense by Punchy and move into the clinch position. Knight scores with a jab. Knight throws a right and a left that both miss. Knight throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut. Knight missing with a left hand there. Punchy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Punchy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Knight misses with an uppercut. Punchy saw that one coming. Punchy tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it. Punchy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Punchy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A left lands for Punchy. A left lands for Knight. Punchy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight. Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Punchy swivels and escapes.#T1# Knight throws a series of punches but Punchy moves out of range. Punchy slips a jab from Knight. Knight drops his hands momentarily and Punchy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Punchy avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Punchy should have avoided that one. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight. Punchy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Punchy. Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Punchy finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knight ducks under a wild hook from Punchy.#T2# Punchy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket. Knight avoids the head kick by Punchy.
Punchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily. Punchy throws a body kick that misses. Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Punchy coming out on top. Punchy thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Punchy checks a leg kick. Punchy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Punchy connects with a body shot. Punchy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts. Nice defenses there by Punchy. Knight misses with a double jab
and Punchy counters with a nice body kick.
#T3# Knight misses with an uppercut
and Punchy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Punchy avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight scores with the left hand. Punchy knows he should have avoided that one. Knight slips a jab and a cross from Punchy.
Knight throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut. Knight throws a head kick that misses. Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Knight counters with a straight right hand. Knight misses with a wild body shot. Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Danga de danga de dang - Punchy scores with a four punch 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! Punchy throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
#T4# Punchy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punchy scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Punchy swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Punchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight. Punchy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight. Punchy is looking to counter with head kicks. A jab lands there for Punchy. Punchy scores with a three punch combo!
Punchy avoids the head kick by Knight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Punchy throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely. Punchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Punchy half committed to a counter leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trent Punchy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Trent Punchy's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Punchy appears to be looking for a big counter. Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punchy. Punchy circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Punchy takes a kick to the side of the head. Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Punchy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking. Punchy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily. Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Punchy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Knight throws a series of punches but Punchy moves out of range. Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Punchy counters with a straight right hand. Punchy with a body punch. A glancing blow. Punchy takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses. Punchy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight throws a looping overhand right but Punchy ducks down to avoid it. Knight goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1# Knight closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Punchy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Knight is not content to let Punchy control the position. Punchy working Knight over with strikes. Punchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knight trying to hold on to Punchy's head to control him but Punchy postures up.
Knight makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knight. Punchy wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.#T2# Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Punchy trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Punchy pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Knight is trying to stand.
Punchy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Punchy with good strikes from the mount here! Punchy raining down hammerfists from mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Punchy lands a heavy elbow. Punchy lands a heavy elbow. #T3# Punchy avoids the attempt from Knight to control. Knight takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Punchy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Knight! More shots from Punchy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Punchy! Trent Punchy 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:
AD428: Interference
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ra circles away quickly and effectively. Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Ra misses. Knight lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2# It looks like The Sun God Ra has been cut. Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ra's head. Ra misses the shot to the body. Ra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight. Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing. Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Ra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Ra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ra misses with a straight left. Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knight scores with a jab. Ra acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knight cracks Ra with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ra falls to his knees and Knight doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boogie Knight! A very excited looking Boogie Knight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BMP 48 (Mabogo vs Dre Parker)
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Abbot throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range. Abbot cracks Knight with a good jab. A swing and a miss from Abbot. Knight sizes up Abbot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight. Abbot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Knight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Abbot misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knight counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut. Abbot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abbot there as he acknowledges the shot. Knight shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abbot eats them both and turns towards Knight to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Knight pushes Abbot up against the cage in a clinch. Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards. #BC2# Knight breaks the clinch.
Abbot blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight throws a head kick but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.#T1# Abbot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbot throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it. Nice body punch from Knight. Abbot slips a jab from Knight. Abbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Abbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Abbot tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2# Knight drops Abbot with a beautiful combination! Abbot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knight is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Abbot is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight is stalking Abbot. Abbot circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Knight, and it's lights out! Abbot really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boogie Knight! Our winner, Boogie Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BMP 47 (Mabogo vs Knight)
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mabogo or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad. A head kick misses from Knight. Knight throws a combination that misses and Mabogo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Knight misses with a combination
and Mabogo counters with a head kick. Mabogo blocks a low kick nicely. Mabogo is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch. Knight lands with an overhand left.#CL# Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Knight. Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
Mabogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Knight breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL# Mabogo moves into range and clinches up with Knight. Mabogo cracks Knight with a nice body shot. Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mabogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Knight. Mabogo managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
I was talking to Mabogo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mabogo is defending well. Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mabogo.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight is looking for a takedown. Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabogo has him pressed against the cage. Mabogo scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight. Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabogo.
#T2# Mabogo scores with a nice hook to the head. Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mabogo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight. Knight misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Mabogo keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Knight is trying to force a seperation but Mabogo has the dominant position. A right hand to the body from Knight.
Mabogo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle. Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mabogo prevents a body shot from Knight. #T3# Mabogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Boogie Knight has been cut. Mabogo tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice body punch from Knight. Mabogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mabogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mabogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mabogo is defending well. Knight works on Mabogo's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2# Knight manages to break the clinch.
Mabogo blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mabogo back to the cage. Knight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Knight gets tackled into the cage by Mabogo. Mabogo maintains the clinch. Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4# Mabogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Mabogo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Mabogo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mabogo is looking to clinch. Knight throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Mabogo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mabogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mabogo has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Mabogo is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mabogo down to the mat. Mabogo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mabogo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mabogo is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boogie Knight will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Mabogo clinches. Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabogo looking for a takedown. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mabogo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow. #BC2# Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Mabogo. Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knight swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mabogo slips under a jab from Knight. Mabogo is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Knight lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mabogo backs up against the cage.
#T1# Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knight with a jab. Knight looks to land a combination but Mabogo avoids it well. Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Knight tries to keep at a distance but Mabogo has taken the fight into the clinch. Mabogo blocks a body shot from Knight. Mabogo working Knight over with knees to the body. Knight connects with a knee to the head.
Knight has Mabogo pressed against the cage.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2# Mabogo lands a shoulder strike. Kenalemodisa Mabogo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mabogo misses with a punch to the body.
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! Mabogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mabogo tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knight takes an elbow to the temple. Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. #TD2# Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Mabogo keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB# Mabogo is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mabogo manages to get back to half guard. Mabogo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Knight is controlling the pace.
#T3# Mabogo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mabogo. Mabogo trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Mabogo wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment. Mabogo is working hard here to advance position. Mabogo pulls Knight in to control the position. Mabogo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight trying to control but Mabogo is working from the bottom. Knight pushes down on Mabogo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mabogo gets back to full guard.
Mabogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there. Knight looking to pass the guard. Mabogo keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. Knight throws a big elbow that misses. Knight postures up.
Mabogo wants to sweep but no luck. Knight wants to control from the top but Mabogo keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# A punch combination from Knight misses. Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off. Mabogo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Knight tries to keep at a distance but Mabogo has taken the fight into the clinch. Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mabogo prevents a body shot from Knight. Mabogo tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Mabogo's head. Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mabogo after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight leaning his opponent against the cage. Mabogo avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight stalling in the clinch but Mabogo improves position. A right handed body shot lands from Mabogo.
#T1##TD# Mabogo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately. Knight being controlled here, momentarily. Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy. Knight working a defensive guard here.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mabogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. Knight wants to sweep here but Mabogo controlling him for the moment. #T2# Mabogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mabogo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Mabogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working. Mabogo throws a strike aimed at the side of Knight's head but Knight avoids it well. Knight is looking for a sweep. Mabogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working. Knight tries to improve position but can't. Mabogo wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #T3# Knight struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mabogo trying to control the position but Knight is working away. Kenalemodisa Mabogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mabogo controls the position from side control. Mabogo wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. Knight is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Mabogo taking a break here but Knight is having none of it and regains half guard. Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mabogo trying to control from Knight's half guard. Knight has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB# Mabogo has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mabogo's guard.#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boogie Knight just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Boogie Knight'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. #R4# Mabogo tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Knight wants to clinch up but Mabogo keeps it at a distance. Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mabogo tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mabogo to the ground. Mabogo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mabogo closes the distance but Knight moves to the side and Knight counters with a thumping low kick. Boogie Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mabogo avoids the head kick by Knight.
Mabogo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mabogo is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Mabogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off. Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mabogo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Knight misses with a looping right. Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Mabogo clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage. Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now. Mabogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight wants to break free but Mabogo has control.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat. Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boogie Knight. Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Mabogo gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage. Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mabogo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Knight is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Mabogo wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mabogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mabogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Mabogo trying to land knees to the body.
Knight wants to break free but Mabogo has control.
Mabogo lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment. Knight tries to throw a body punch but Mabogo avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage. Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mabogo.
Mabogo is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mabogo is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mabogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Knight blocks a body shot from Mabogo. Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now. Knight is looking to control Mabogo's arms but Mabogo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knight has his back to the cage. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Mabogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges.#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabogo. Mabogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mabogo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mabogo can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Mabogo misses with some punches.
Mabogo lands a hook to the side of the head. Mabogo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabogo is defending well for now. Mabogo pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mabogo throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mabogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.#T4# Mabogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mabogo obliges. A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. Knight with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mabogo.
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! Mabogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it. Mabogo is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now. Mabogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mabogo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mabogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body. Mabogo lands with a right to the head. #TD# Mabogo tightens his grip and picks Knight up, before dumping him to the ground. Knight manages to land in guard. Mabogo stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo had his way with Boogie Knight in that round. The cut man is working on Boogie Knight's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# A head kick by Knight misses and Mabogo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking. Mabogo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mabogo darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage. Knight lands a hook to the side of the head. Knight working hard to break the clinch. Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabogo missing with knees to the body.
Mabogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mabogo lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off. Mabogo misses with a knee strike.
Knight blocks an elbow strike. Mabogo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
#T1# Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight working hard to break the clinch. Mabogo keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Mabogo lands a shot to the body. Still in the clinch, Mabogo scores with a nice short uppercut. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands a shoulder strike. Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabogo is defending well for now. Knight is looking for a takedown. Mabogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Mabogo lands a knee to the head.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Mabogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Knight is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Knight blocking some punches.
Mabogo tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Mabogo. Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Mabogo working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mabogo.
Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Knight breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mabogo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mabogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Mabogo with a jab. Mabogo tries to clinch up. Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mabogo moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off. Mabogo tries to clinch up. Mabogo throws a powerful right kick. Knight tried to block low but the kick was high! Knight was taken right off of his feet! Mabogo jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenalemodisa Mabogo! Kenalemodisa Mabogo retains his super heavyweight title! Kenalemodisa Mabogo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
BMP 46 (Mabogo vs Irhin)
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Knight thumps Boykin with a low kick. Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boykin fails to land the takedown. A swing and a miss from Knight. Boykin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Boykin rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage. Knight slows down the pace here.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Boykin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately. Boykin won't allow Knight to sweep him here. Knight working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boykin postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it. Boykin postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it. #SUB# Boykin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knight has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Knight stops Boykin from standing up. #T1# Boykin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knight puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boykin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Knight has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Boykin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight avoids the attempt from Boykin to control. Knight prevents Boykin from getting the reversal.#T2# Poor strikes thrown by Knight there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boykin tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boykin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boykin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
#REVB# Boykin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3# Boykin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Boykin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard. #SUB# Boykin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Boykin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Boykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well. #SUB# Boykin seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt. Knight moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Boykin is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control. Boykin trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Boykin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Boykin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knight! #REVB# Boykin wants to control but Knight postures up. Boykin regains half guard. Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Boykin tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. Boykin is looking to get back to is feet but Knight passes into side control.
Boykin regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boykin is not content to let Knight control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boogie Knight 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# Knight tries to clinch but Boykin is having none of it. Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing. Boykin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Boykin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side. Dimentiy Boykin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Knight has managed to clinch.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knight lands a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Boykin controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Knight lands with a left to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knight obliges. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knight pushes Boykin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1# Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Knight breaks the clinch.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2# Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch. Knight scores with a hook to the body. Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Boykin controls the action.
Knight is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight digs a right hand into Boykin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boykin's gas tank. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight. Knight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2# Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD# Boykin has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knight is looking to reverse the position. Knight struggling a bit here. Knight might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boykin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Knight is looking to reverse the position. Knight can't do much from the bottom here. Boykin is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Boykin to regain half guard. Boykin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though. #T3# Boykin trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well. Knight is not content to let Boykin control the position. Boykin is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Boykin trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away. Knight works his way to full guard. Good work. Knight wants to sweep but no luck. Knight keeping moving, preventing Boykin from controlling successfully. Boykin 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. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Boykin throws a big elbow that misses. Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boykin throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely. Boykin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boykin chips away with some ground and pound. Knight wants to sweep but no luck. Boykin chips away with some ground and pound. Boykin with a nice head shot there. Boykin 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. Boykin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Knight throws a leg kick #TD# and Boykin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knight! Knight regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boykin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Boykin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Boykin is taking a breather. Knight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Boykin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head. Boykin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Boykin wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight is concentrating on defense, preventing Boykin from advancing position. Knight trying to hold on to Boykin's head to control him but Boykin postures up.
#T1# Knight has hold of Boykin's hands but Boykin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Boykin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working. #SUB# Boykin wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boykin is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Boykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight tries to roll over but Boykin keeps him under control. Boykin controlling the pace. #SUB# Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykin.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Boykin thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Boykin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knight tries to get to full guard but Boykin has control of the leg. Boykin prevents Knight from standing back up.
#SUB# Boykin is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Boykin trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Boykin tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Knight with a nice cross. Boykin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boykin off to one side. Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boykin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Boykin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boykin doesn't succeed with the takedown and Knight counters with a three punch combo that has Boykin backing up. Boykin nods at Knight to acknowledge the strikes. Dimentiy Boykin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boykin swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.#CL2# Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Knight effectively controlling the action here. Boykin has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimentiy Boykin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boykin has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4# Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Boykin's takedown attempt.
Knight lands a left hand.
Boykin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle. Boykin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knight taking a breather. Knight is trying to stall.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Boykin avoids the damage to the body. Knight lands a hook to the side of the head. Boykin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boykin tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch combination from Knight misses. Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Boogie Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boogie Knight! Boogie Knight 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:
BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin)
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Knight scores with a jab to the body. Harlamov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harlamov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Harlamov moves out of range easily. Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Harlamov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Harlamov throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Harlamov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB# Harlamov actively working from the bottom here. Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Harlamov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Harlamov with the active half guard here but Knight passes nicely into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harlamov is trying to improve his position.#T1# Harlamov struggling a bit here. The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though. Knight trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away. Harlamov seems a little lost for a moment, as Knight dominates the positioning. Harlamov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB# Harlamov looking for submissions off his back. Knight is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily. Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Knight wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it. #SUB# Harlamov actively working from the bottom here. Harlamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight. #SUB# Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position. Knight prevents Harlamov from improving his position.#T3# Knight tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harlamov controls his leg. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB# Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Harlamov wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
#SUB# Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Harlamov is trying to get back to full guard. Harlamov has a hand on Knight's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knight takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Knight looking to ground and pound but Harlamov is blocking nicely. Harlamov is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action. #T4# Harlamov tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Knight controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea. Knight looking to control but Harlamov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Harlamov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harlamov tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harlamov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Harlamov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Knight loads up on a big right hand but Harlamov slips the punch. Harlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Knight throws a fast counter high kick but Harlamov manages to duck under it in time.#TD2# Knight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Knight working the ground and pound but Harlamov is defending the strikes. Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now. Harlamov is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harlamov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Knight tries to stand but Harlamov is controlling his head. Harlamov is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it. Knight remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Knight trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away. Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harlamov down.
Knight working away. Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2# Knight tries for a kimura but Harlamov is defending well. Harlamov tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Harlamov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harlamov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard. Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position.#SUB# Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Harlamov wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it. Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #T3# Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position. Knight slips a nice elbow through Harlamov's hands, connecting with Harlamov's forehead.#SUB# Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Knight is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Knight wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ground and pound from Knight. Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position. Knight stalling. #SUB# Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harlamov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Knight preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harlamov. #SUB# Harlamov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight. Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harlamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harlamov somewhat. Harlamov slips a jab from Knight.#CL2# Harlamov gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch. #BC2# Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knight fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Knight takes the fight into the clinch. Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Harlamov won't allow it.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Harlamov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage. Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harlamov backwards. #T1##BC2# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Harlamov takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD# Harlamov has hold of one of Knight's legs. Knight is fighting the takedown attempt but Harlamov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Knight works his way into side control. Knight content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2# Knight cracks Harlamov with an elbow. That is naaassty. Knight controls the position from side control. Knight working the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working. Harlamov defending against the ground and pound. Knight misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knight is putting a hurting on Harlamov here, landing some big shots from side control. Harlamov regains half guard.#T3# Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Harlamov is looking to improve his position.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harlamov's head. Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working. Knight trying to control the pace. Knight wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it. Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Harlamov actively working from the bottom here. Harlamov has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working. #SUB# Harlamov actively working from the bottom here. Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working. #SUB# Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Harlamov actively working from the bottom here. Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knight performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Boogie Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boogie Knight! After winning the bout, Boogie Knight 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:
BMP 44 (Norton vs Boykin)
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# A jab from Knight does it's job there. Dzoker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dzoker somewhat. Dzoker shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Dzoker shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Dzoker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Boogie Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.#CL# Knight closes the distance and clinches. Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Knight breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight throws a series of punches but Dzoker moves out of range. Dzoker shoots in but no luck this time. Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT# It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut. Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dzoker goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward. Dzoker fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL# Dzoker gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch. Nice body punch from Knight. Dzoker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight crunches a lovely knee into Dzoker's ribcage. Dzoker looks winded! Knight unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dzoker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC# Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Knight lands with a kick to the temple. Dzoker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dzoker. Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Knight works over Dzoker's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT# That has opened up Dzoko Dzoker's cut even more. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Dzoker in the body. #CL# Knight darts in and clinches Dzoker up against the cage. Knight leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzoker or not. Knight lands an uppercut. Dzoker is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now. Dzoker is trying to break free. Knight presses Dzoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Knight is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzokers head. A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Knight just leaning against Dzoker, taking a breather. Knight lands a shot to the body. Knight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knight stalls. Dzoker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3##BC# Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dzoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dzoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# Knight forces Dzoker back against the cage and clinches. Knight presses Dzoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Knight works on Dzoker's body with a couple of short punches. Knees in the clinch landing for Knight.
A short uppercut from Knight. Knight lands a body punch in the clinch. Knight digs a right hand underneath Dzoker's ribcage. Dzoker let out a lung full of air as it connected. Knight with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stalling in the clinch from Knight.
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight scores with a knee to the head.
Dzoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
#T4# Dzoker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage. Knight stalling against the cage.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knight gets underhooks to prevent Dzoker's takedown attempt.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT# The cut above Dzoko Dzoker's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Knight has Dzoker pushed against the cage. Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzokers head. Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dzoker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight lands a knee to the head.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Dzoker's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dzoko Dzoker's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Knight gets through Dzoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Knight crunches a lovely knee into Dzoker's ribcage. Dzoker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dzokers head. Boogie Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far. Knight pushes Dzoker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Knight is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Knight. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knight unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dzoker is breathing heavily. Knight lands an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knight lands a body shot. #T1# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight. Knight with a knee to the head.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzoker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD# Oooooh!!! Knight has knocked Dzoker down with a huge combo! Knight steps away and waves a wobbly Dzoker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT# Dzoko Dzoker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzoker. That did some damage!#KD# Knight lands a big head kick that sends Dzoker tumbling to the mat! Knight takes a step backwards and waves Dzoker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC# Dzoker is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dzoko Dzoker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boogie Knight! Boogie Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Dzoko Dzoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Event:
BMP 41 (Boone vs Norton)
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1# Boma works Knight's body with a nice hook. Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Knight has closed the distance and engaged Boma in a clinch.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now. Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma takes a shot to the head. Knight blocks an elbow strike from Boma.
Knight has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Knight lands with a short shot to the head. Boma missing with knees to the body.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight. Boma looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Boma looking to stall.
#T1# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boma is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Boma tries to tie him up. Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Boma takes a shot to the head. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Boma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Boma scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head. Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boma trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it. Good body shot from Boma.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knight misses with a hook from the clinch. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Knight misses with the head strike.
#T3# Boma is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position. Knight misses with some punches.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. Boma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage. Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Knight lands with a light punch inside. Knight misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with a knee strike.
Knight misses with some punches.
Boma is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Boma into the cage. Boma stalls. Boma lands a nice knee to the body. Boma working hard to break the clinch. Boma tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight lands with a right to the head. Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Knight lands an uppercut. A short left from Knight. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it. Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight throws a head punch that misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Boma tries to tie him up. Good body shot from Boma.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight throws a head punch that misses. Knight misses with a hook from the clinch. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Boma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Boma keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Knight rushes Boma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Knight lands with a left to the head. Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Knight misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters up against the cage, Boma throws an elbow but misses. Knight scores with a shoulder strike. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma. Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2# Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boma throws a counter combo. Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Boma circles away.
Knight wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance. Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Knight wants to clinch but Boma slips to the side and Boma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Knight is looking to clinch but Boma is avoiding it.
Knight tries to clinch but Boma moves out of range. Knight tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it. #T2# A head kick misses from Boma. Knight fails in his attempt to clinch. Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Boma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it. #CL# Knight takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut. Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Boma leaning against his opponent.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma. Knight working aggressively here.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Boma is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Boma into the cage. Boma blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma. Boma taking a breather. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. A shot in the inside from Boma. Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Knight lands a right hand. #BC2# Boma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boma swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knight moves to clinch but Boma breaks away and Boma counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# Knight looks to clinch and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Knight darts in and clinches Boma up against the cage. Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Knight misses with some punches.
Boma is struggling to control the position. Knight misses with some punches.
Boogie Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far. Boma slows down the pace here.
Boma trying to land knees to the body.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boma can do to turn this around? Knight avoiding damage as Boma throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Knight dodges an elbow strike from Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight 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# Knight wants to clinch. Knight backing away here, and Boma unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Knight down. The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boma! But no joy. Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. Knight tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Knight pushes Boma up against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Knight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut. Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT# It looks like Titan Boma has been cut. Boma is trying to break free. Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Boma wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Boma effectively controlling the action here. Knees in the clinch landing for Boma.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma wants to break free but Knight has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. #BC2# Boma manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Boma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boma blocks an uppercut.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Knight avoiding damage as Boma throws knees to the body.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. Knight has Boma pressed against the cage, preventing Boma from circling away and getting back to striking at range. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Titan Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boogie Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Boma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Boma just leaning against Knight, taking a breather. Boma looking to slow down the pace here. Boma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3# Knight blocking some punches.
Boma tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Boma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Boma is looking to control Knight's arms but Knight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boma has his back to the cage. Knight lands a shoulder strike. #T4# Boma missing with knees to the body.
Boma is struggling to control the position. Boma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Boma receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Boma leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Titan Boma. Knight is looking to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Knight fails in his attempt to clinch. Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Titan Boma. I think Knight 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boogie Knight! After winning the bout, Boogie Knight 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:
BMP 40 (Boone vs Boykin)
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving. Boycheck is looking to land body kicks. Boycheck throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.#CL2# Knight clinches with his opponent.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards. Boycheck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boycheck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Boycheck breaks from the clinch.
Knight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL# Boycheck pushes Knight up against the cage in a clinch. Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boycheck. Boycheck trying to land knees to the body.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boycheck uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boycheck. Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Boycheck.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boycheck. Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boycheck is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight working aggressively here.
#T1# Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boycheck is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage. Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight gets through Boycheck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Boycheck blocking some punches.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Boycheck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight working aggressively here.
Boycheck leaning against his opponent.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Boycheck's head. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boycheck. A short right from Knight on the inside. Boycheck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boycheck. Boycheck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Boycheck breaks from the clinch.
Boycheck connects with a body shot.#CL# Knight tries to keep at a distance but Boycheck has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boycheck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boycheck is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage. Boycheck blocking some punches.
Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. Boycheck trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boycheck into the cage. Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
Knight prevents Boycheck from breaking the clinch. Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
Boycheck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boycheck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boycheck uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Boycheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knight keeps the fight on the outside. Boycheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Boycheck. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Donk. Boycheck catches Knight right on the button with a cross.#CL2# Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight. Boycheck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Boycheck breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Knight closes the distance and clinches. Boycheck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards. Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2# It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut. Boycheck lands a knee to the head.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. Boycheck tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position. Knight misses with a hook from the clinch. Boycheck wants to break free but Knight has control.
#T4# Boycheck looking to stall.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Boycheck.
Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards. Knight keeps control of Boycheck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards. Knight scores with a shot to the side of Boycheck's head. Boycheck stalling in the clinch but Knight improves position. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Boycheck has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment. Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Boycheck. Boycheck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boycheck blocking some punches.
Boycheck leaning against his opponent.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short left from Knight. #ROC2# Boycheck is rocked! Knight working aggressively here.
Oh Boycheck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short right from Knight on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mitka Boycheck'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. #R2##CL2# Knight pushes Boycheck up against the cage in a clinch. Boycheck seems to have got his legs back now. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Knight misses with the head strike.
Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Boycheck blocking some punches.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Boycheck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Knight pushes Boycheck up against the cage in a clinch. Boycheck is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boycheck. A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight. Knight lands a hook to the side of the head. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boycheck uses good head movement to avoid it. Boogie Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight. 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! Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut. Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Boycheck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1##BC# Boycheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boycheck wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boycheck. A nice right hand lands inside from Knight. Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Boycheck uses good head movement to avoid it. Knight prevents Boycheck from breaking the clinch. Boycheck is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Knight lands with a light punch inside. Knight lands a left hand.
#ROC2# Boycheck is rocked! Boycheck can't break the clinch.
Boycheck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Boycheck.
Boycheck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knight throws a head punch that misses. Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boycheck can't break the clinch.
#T2# Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight pushes Boycheck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Knight keeps control of Boycheck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Boycheck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Boycheck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Boycheck.
Knight misses with some punches.
Boycheck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boycheck seems to have got his legs back now. Boycheck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Knight on the inside. #BC# Boycheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Knight pushes Boycheck up against the cage in a clinch. Boycheck blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boycheck working hard to break the clinch. Knight lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Boycheck can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Boycheck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boycheck blocking some punches.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight lands a right hand. Knight lands a left hand.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards. Knight scores with a nice hook to the head. Boycheck is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land. Knight misses with the head strike.
Boycheck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boycheck's efforts to push away. Boycheck tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage. Knight scores with a shot to the side of Boycheck's head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Knight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boycheck! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knight is unloading with more strikes now! Boycheck drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boogie Knight! A very excited looking Boogie Knight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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