Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Knorr darts in looking for a takedown but Vila gets double underhooks and turns Knorr into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knorr is defended easily by Vila.
Vila stuns Knorr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knorr fails with the takedown
and Vila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joan Vila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Knorr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vila throws a shot to the body.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Knorr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knorr has his takedown stuffed
and Knorr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Knorr has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Vila counters with a right hand that sends Knorr tumbling to the canvas! Can Vila finish him? He dives into Knorr's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Knorr is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vila drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Vila off! Vila jumps back into Knorr's guard.
Knorr is still in real trouble! Can Vila finish him?
Vila forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Vila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knorr seems to have recovered his senses.
Vila slows the pace down in half guard.
Vila trying to control from half guard but Knorr is working away. #SUB#
Vila is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knorr keeps working.
Knorr wants to improve his position but Vila is controlling well. #SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Vila trying to control the action but Knorr is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vila pulls his head out easily.
Vila wants to pass the guard but Knorr is defending well. #SUB#
Vila is looking for a kimura but Knorr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vila to get the leverage. #SUB#
Knorr is defending against the submission attempts here by Vila. #SUB#
Vila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knorr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vila. #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.#SUB2#
Vila moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Knorr.
Vila wants to control but Knorr is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knorr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Knorr'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#
Knorr has his takedown stuffed
enabling Vila to counter with a crisp jab.
Joan Vila is winning the standup battle so far.
Vila scores with a push kick.
Vila leaves Knorr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Knorr down.
Vila displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knorr.
Vila attempts a counter takedown but Knorr avoids it well and moves away.
Joan Vila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Vila connects with a jab.
Knorr shoots in looking for a takedown. Vila tries to sprawl out of it but Knorr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knorr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knorr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vila seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from Vila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knorr is breathing heavily.#T1##KD#
Vila drops Knorr with a left right combo! Vila follows him down to the ground into side control.
Vila has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knorr!
Vila controlling the position easily from mount.
Knorr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vila has taken his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Knorr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vila gets his way! #SUB#
Knorr showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Vila looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Vila looking for the RNC.
Knorr turns into Vila and is now in his guard.
Vila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knorr can do to turn this around?
Vila trying to keep a closed guard but Knorr is proving a slippery customer.
Knorr stopping the sweep attempt from Vila.#SUB#
Knorr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vila to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knorr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vila pulls down on the head and he's put Knorr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joan Vila!
Joan Vila seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VI
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Knorr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tang passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Tang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knorr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tang but great work by Knorr.#SUB#
Knorr tries for a kimura but Tang is defending well.
Tang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Tang seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tang is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knorr is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Tang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knorr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tang.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Tang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knorr sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knorr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Tang has gone for a leg lock! Knorr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tang's guard.#REVR#
Knorr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knorr defends well.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knorr is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Tang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knorr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knorr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tang's body to avoid the submission. Tang has instead reached around Knorr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pootie Tang!
Pootie Tang very nearly forgot to thank Green Machine Nutritional Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Sheze jabs at Knorr's body.
Knorr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Sheze to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheze lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knorr at a distance.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Sheze.
Sheze connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Knorr tumbling to the canvas! Sheze pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Knorr was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mnajdra Sheze!
Mnajdra Sheze is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Mnajdra Sheze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Butler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Butler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knorr's half guard.
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.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but Knorr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Butler is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Knorr is not content to let Butler control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Knorr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knorr 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.#SUB#
Butler has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knorr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Butler is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knorr pulls down on the head and he's put Butler to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matheus Knorr!
Matheus Knorr made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

Event: LAW009: District 9
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Romek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Romek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romek can't keep his opponent in guard - Knorr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Romek wants to control but Knorr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Romek is trying to control Knorr's posture. Knorr takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Romek! Knorr is rotating here... this could be the end... Romek is out! Knorr has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matheus Knorr!
Matheus Knorr gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knorr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paniikki defends it nicely.
And Paniikki tries to counter it with a takedown but Knorr pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Paniikki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Knorr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Paniikki is defending well. Knorr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Paniikki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Knorr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matheus Knorr!
Matheus Knorr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAGS of a RONIN logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Knorr shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knorr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.#TD2#
Knorr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Knorr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well. #ES#
Garcia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knorr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Knorr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garcia smiles and moves away.
Tony Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Knorr avoids nicely.
Knorr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Knorr manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1##KD#
Garcia lands a big head kick that sends Knorr tumbling to the mat! Garcia takes a step backwards and waves Knorr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Knorr slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Knorr has a takedown stuffed.
Knorr shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knorr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle, before Garcia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Knorr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tony Garcia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Garcia thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Knorr tries to sprawl but Paniikki drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably.
Paniikki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paniikki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knorr!
Knorr working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Paniikki goes for an armbar but Knorr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Knorr.
Knorr wants to control from the top but Paniikki keeps moving.
Knorr advances position into side control!#T1#
Paniikki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paniikki works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Knorr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paniikki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paniikki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knorr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knorr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Paniikki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knorr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Paniikki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniikki keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Knorr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knorr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knorr defends it easily.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knorr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Knorr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knorr has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paniikki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knorr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knorr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom.
Paniikki keeping full guard, as Knorr tries to pass. #SUB#
Knorr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knorr trying to control but Paniikki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paniikki looking for a guillotine here but Knorr defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Paniikki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matheus Knorr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Paniikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knorr gets full guard.#SUB#
Knorr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knorr keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
Paniikki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniikki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paniikki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paniikki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knorr's guard. #SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Paniikki is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knorr defends it well. #SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniikki pulls his head out easily.
Knorr moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Paniikki drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Paniikki off! Paniikki jumps back into Knorr's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paniikki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Paniikki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knorr, who protects the arm well.
Knorr is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Paniikki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Paniikki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knorr, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Knorr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knorr is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Knorr with the active half guard here but Paniikki passes nicely into side control.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knorr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Paniikki keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knorr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knorr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paniikki defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Paniikki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knorr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paniikki has managed to get both his arms back between Knorr's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pelle Paniikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Paniikki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knorr.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt - Knorr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knorr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paniikki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paniikki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knorr defends it well.#TD#
Knorr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paniikki on his heels. He'll look to pass Paniikki's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knorr defends well.#SUB2#
Paniikki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pelle Paniikki has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniikki has his foot on Knorr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knorr works his way back into a safe position though.
Paniikki keeping full guard, as Knorr tries to pass.
Knorr passes Paniikki's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Paniikki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knorr advances position into side control!
Knorr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paniikki!
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Knorr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paniikki is surviving well by controlling Knorr's body position as best he can.
Knorr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Knorr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paniikki has worked his arm free - good work by Paniikki!
Paniikki tries to buck Knorr off but Knorr is having none of it.
Paniikki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but Knorr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paniikki to get the leverage.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paniikki works his way into full mount!
Knorr gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki is pressing down on Knorr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knorr is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Knorr moves into full guard. #SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knorr can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniikki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura but Knorr is defending well. #SUB2#
Paniikki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #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.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Paniikki seems to be working for a kimura but Knorr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Paniikki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knorr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knorr is pressing down on Paniikki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Knorr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paniikki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paniikki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Matheus Knorr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4##TD2#
Paniikki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knorr stops Paniikki from passing to mount.
Paniikki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Knorr is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Paniikki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knorr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knorr shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Knorr is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Paniikki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Knorr is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pelle Paniikki!
Pelle Paniikki is the new lightweight champion!

Event: LAW003: Championship Crowning
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Reo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reo stuffs the takedown attempt from Knorr. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet.
Reo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Knorr looking to score a takedown here. Reo is defending well but Knorr drives through and ends up in Reo's guard.
Reo keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully.
Knorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knorr pushes down on Reo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr trying to control the action but Reo is working from the bottom.
Knorr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reo!
Reo wants to control but Knorr is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Knorr looking for a guillotine from mount but Reo is having none of it.
Knorr avoids the attempt from Reo to control.
Reo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reo keeps trying to improve his position.
Knorr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knorr avoids the attempt from Reo to control.
Knorr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Reo holds on, trying desperately to control.
Knorr trying to control but Reo is having none of it.
Knorr moves to the back.
Knorr controlling well, preventing Reo from escaping the position.
Knorr doesn't have the hooks in and Reo manages to turn into his guard.
Knorr wants to control but Reo passes easily into half guard.
Reo is keen to just control but Knorr is a slippery customer.
Knorr moves into full guard.
Knorr pulls Reo in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Knorr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reo stacks Knorr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reo!
Knorr keeping his opponent close.
Knorr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reo's best efforts.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knorr moves into full guard. #SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Knorr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Reo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knorr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reo has managed to get both his arms back between Knorr's legs - danger averted.
Reo wants to control from the top but Knorr keeps moving. #SUB#
Knorr working for a triangle but Reo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reo trying to control the position from guard on top but Knorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Knorr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knorr shoots and misses #CL2#
and Reo counters by clinching up.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Reo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reo lands a nice shot to the body.
Reo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Reo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knorr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reo is keeping the position for now.
Knorr is working hard here to advance position.
Matheus Knorr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knorr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knorr defends it easily.
Reo wants to control but Knorr passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Knorr content to control rather than advance.
Reo is trying to maintain the position but Knorr is very close to passing his half guard.
Knorr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reo.
Knorr tries to free his leg and advance position but Reo is retaining full guard.
Knorr is pushing down on Reo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reo is fighting to maintain full guard but Knorr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reo wants to control but Knorr passes into side. #T2##SUB#
Knorr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Knorr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Knorr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Knorr tries for a kimura but Reo is defending well.
Reo is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Knorr works to advance to full mount. Reo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reo is looking to get to half guard.
Knorr controlling from the full mount.
Reo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knorr fails to advance to Reo's back. #SUB#
Knorr wants to finish this one by submission but Reo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Knorr.
Knorr mounts Reo! Really nice guard pass there!
Reo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knorr content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Knorr is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Knorr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matheus Knorr!
Matheus Knorr is the new lightweight champion!
Xavior Reo was interviewed post fight and said 'I was so drained leading up to and into this fight I just had no energy to get the win. I was on different energy pills from PIT BULL DEVELOPMENTS and they did not help at all. Sorry everyone'.

Event: LAW002: TITLE Hunt
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##TD#
Knorr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Knorr.
Knorr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Knorr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knorr pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knorr seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knorr wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knorr wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #SUB#
Knorr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Knorr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knorr.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Knorr is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Knorr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Knorr eventually gives up the hold.
Knorr works his way into side control.
Williams is trying to control Knorr's posture but Knorr avoids it. #T3#
Knorr laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knorr is looking to stall here but Williams recovers full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Knorr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Knorr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Knorr! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matheus Knorr!

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Knorr fails with the takedown
and Bylund counters with a left to the body.
Bylund scores with a hook to the body. Knorr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knorr tries to move into range but Bylund moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bylund lands a jab to Knorr's midsection.
Knorr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bylund sprawls well. He's pushed Knorr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bylund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bylund lands a nice hook to Knorr's body. Knorr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bylund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knorr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bylund lands with a cross.
Knorr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Bylund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Bylund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knorr looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bylund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knorr under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Knorr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bylund lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bylund.#ROC#
Knorr is rocked!
Bylund circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Knorr tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bylund wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Bylund!

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1##TD#
Knorr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knorr lands in his opponent's guard.
Knorr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knorr 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knorr is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney has Knorr pulled in close to control his posture.
Knorr looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mahoney tries to sprawl but Knorr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knorr is pressing down on Mahoney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahoney is holding on for now.
Mahoney moves into full guard.
Mahoney wants to sweep here but Knorr controlling him for the moment.
Knorr is looking to advance position but Mahoney has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Mahoney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knorr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Knorr wants to improve his position but Mahoney is controlling well.
Mahoney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mahoney is trying to control. Knorr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Knorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahoney is trying to control the action in half guard but Knorr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahoney pulls his head out easily.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Knorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mahoney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahoney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knorr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mahoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knorr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knorr is trying to maintain the position but Mahoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Knorr manages to get to full guard.
Mahoney controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Knorr working for a triangle but Mahoney defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney controlling from the top position.
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 Matheus Knorr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Knorr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Knorr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Knorr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahoney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knorr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knorr trying to pass the guard but Mahoney defending well. #T1#
Mahoney trying to hold on to Knorr's head to control him but Knorr postures up.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Knorr keeps him under control.
Knorr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
Mahoney is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Knorr is working for a kimura but Mahoney is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Knorr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knorr works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Knorr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mahoney is now in Knorr's guard. A big mistake from Knorr there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Knorr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahoney defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahoney passes into half guard.
Matheus Knorr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahoney wants to pass the guard but Knorr is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knorr gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Knorr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahoney defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Knorr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahoney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Knorr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mahoney has passed into half guard!
Mahoney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knorr keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Knorr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Knorr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knorr is pushing down on Mahoney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahoney is fighting to maintain full guard but Knorr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knorr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahoney defends it well.
Mahoney is looking for a sweep. Knorr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.
Knorr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahoney keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahoney is defending against the submission attempts here by Knorr. #SUB#
Knorr wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahoney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
Knorr wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy.
Knorr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahoney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knorr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mahoney!
Mahoney can't escape the position.
Mahoney really wants to buck Knorr off and get back to his feet.
Dick Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Knorr is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Knorr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matheus Knorr!

Event: The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Knorr as Berg shoots in.#TD2#
Knorr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berg to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Knorr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Berg frees his head nicely. Oh but Knorr has switched to an armbar! Berg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Matheus Knorr!

Event: LH50: Out with a bang
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Brown lands a nice hook to Knorr's body. Knorr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown cracks Knorr with a good jab.
Knorr thows a leg kick but Brown checks it #CL#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Knorr tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Knorr drops back down to his feet.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Bobby Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Brown thuds his right hand into Knorr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Brown clinches up with Knorr and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knorr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knorr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Knorr defends it easily. #SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knorr is aware though and is defending well.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knorr defends well.#SUB#
Knorr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knorr has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Knorr pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knorr wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Knorr tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Knorr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Knorr. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knorr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Knorr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura from the bottom but Knorr passes into side control!#T3#
Knorr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Knorr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matheus Knorr!

Event: LH47: Out vs Schmo
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Teixeira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knorr's hands.
Teixeira avoids the head kick by Knorr.
Teixeira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knorr looks to throw a body kick
and Teixeira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knorr tries a head kick but it misses.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook.
Knorr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knorr throws a body kick that misses.
Knorr wants to clinch
and Teixeira counters with a straight right hand.
Knorr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knorr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Knorr tries to get set, Teixeira tries to push him back and clinch up but Knorr manages to avoid the attempt.
Teixeira swats away the attempt to clinch by Knorr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Knorr misses
and Knorr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knorr misses with an uppercut.
Teixeira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
No joy there for Knorr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knorr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Teixeira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knorr misses with a hook to the body
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Knorr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knorr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Teixeira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knorr closes the distance but Teixeira moves to the side
and Teixeira counters with a left to the body.
Knorr tries to land a front kick but Teixeira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knorr throws a low kick, looking for Teixeira's leg but Teixeira calmly moves out of range.
Teixeira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Teixeira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knorr.
Knorr throws a combination that misses
and Teixeira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knorr swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Teixeira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teixeira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Teixeira is leaning against Knorr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Teixeira digs a right hand into Knorr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knorr's gas tank.
Knorr looks winded!
Teixeira cracks Knorr with a nice body shot.#BC#
Teixeira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teixeira scores with a decent looking hook.
Teixeira lands a head shot.
Teixeira measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Knorr! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Malaquias Teixeira!

Event: LH44: Sarducci vs Watanabe
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Bouyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knorr is trying to defend but Bouyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Bouyer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knorr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Bouyer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bouyer pulls his head out easily.
Bouyer is taking a breather. Knorr 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr wants to get back to full guard but Bouyer has mounted him!#T1#
Bouyer controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knorr is desperately trying to improve his position but Bouyer has a good base and remains in mount.
Bouyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knorr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knorr tries to control the position but Bouyer now has his back.
Knorr just trying to survive but Bouyer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2##SUB2#
Bouyer looking for the choke from the back.
Bouyer is hanging on to Knorr's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Knorr showing good submission defense here.
Bouyer has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Knorr fending off the submission attempt from Bouyer.
Knorr is trying to break free. #T3#
Bouyer keeps control of the position easily here as Knorr tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Knorr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Knorr avoids the strikes from Bouyer.
Knorr trying to control the hands but Bouyer breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Bouyer tightening his grip on Knorr, looking for the choke. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Knorr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Bouyer working for a choke but Knorr is defending well.
Even with his hooks in, Bouyer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Knorr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bouyer's arms.
Bouyer tries to get the hooks in deep but Knorr pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyce Bouyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knorr shoots for a takedown but Bouyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Bouyer drives through with a takedown into Knorr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knorr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bouyer won't allow Knorr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Knorr has his foot on Bouyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bouyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Bouyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Knorr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bouyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bouyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Knorr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bouyer has picked Knorr up and slammed him! Knorr can't keep hold of the triangle and Bouyer manages to pass to side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bouyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr trying his best to control but Bouyer has mounted him.#SUB2#
Bouyer looking for a guillotine from mount but Knorr is having none of it. #T1#
Knorr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bouyer landing strikes from the mount.
Knorr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bouyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knorr is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Knorr tries to control Bouyer's body but Bouyer pushes him off. Knorr squirms to his side and now Bouyer has his back!
Bouyer has the hooks in. Knorr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bouyer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Bouyer looking for the choke from the back.
Knorr is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bouyer.
Bouyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Knorr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bouyer gets his way! #T3#
Knorr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bouyer's guard. Nice work there by Knorr.
Knorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knorr stopping the sweep attempt from Bouyer.
Bouyer trying to keep a closed guard but Knorr is proving a slippery customer.
Knorr content to stall in guard here.
Knorr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bouyer is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB2#
Bouyer is looking for a triangle but Knorr pushes his legs off easily.
Knorr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knorr wants to control from the top but Bouyer keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knorr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bouyer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyce Bouyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bouyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knorr's half guard.
Knorr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bouyer is thwarting Knorr's attempts to control the position.
Knorr is refusing to be controlled, as Bouyer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Knorr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bouyer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bouyer!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr looking for a sweep but Bouyer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bouyer avoids the attempt from Knorr to control.
Boyce Bouyer has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Bouyer moves to the back position.
I really don't envy Knorr right now. #SUB2#
Bouyer is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Knorr is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boyce Bouyer!

Event: LIA 39: Must Be Exhausting
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
McGillicutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knorr.#TD#
McGillicutty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knorr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knorr drops back looking for a leg! McGillicutty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGillicutty manages to kick Knorr off! Knorr jumps back into McGillicutty's guard.
Knorr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Knorr drops back looking for a leg! McGillicutty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGillicutty manages to kick Knorr off! Knorr jumps back into McGillicutty's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knorr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knorr stops McGillicutty from standing up. #T1#
Knorr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Knorr seems to be looking for submissions.
Knorr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
McGillicutty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knorr.
Knorr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Knorr prevents McGillicutty from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Knorr has isolated one of McGillicutty's arms. McGillicutty looking to fight him off but Knorr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matheus Knorr!

Event: LIA 36: Call The Medics
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Susi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Susi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knorr tries to pull guard but Susi won't allow it.
Susi lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Susi.
Susi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Susi scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head.
Susi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Susi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knorr.
Knorr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi lands with a left to the head.
Susi has Knorr pushed against the cage.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Simo Susi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Susi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susi slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi'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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Susi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Susi lands a right hand. #T1#
Knorr tries to pull guard but Susi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Susi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee calls for Susi to work.
Knorr jumps guard but Susi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Susi.
A shot in the inside from Susi.
Knorr being controlled against the cage.
Susi scores with a hook to the body.
Susi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Susi has hold of one of Knorr's legs. Knorr is fighting the takedown attempt but Susi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Susi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Susi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knorr is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knorr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Susi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Susi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Knorr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Susi defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knorr has a closed guard, preventing Susi from standing up. #T3#
Susi 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. #SUB2#
Knorr has his foot on Susi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Susi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Susi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Susi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knorr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Susi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Knorr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Susi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Susi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Susi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Susi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Knorr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Susi is looking to defend but Knorr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Susi! Knorr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Susi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matheus Knorr!

Event: LIA 31: You're Not A Golfer
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Knorr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knorr off to one side.
Collins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knorr under the eye.
Knorr with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Knorr shoots in but no luck this time.
Shannon Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Collins cracks Knorr with a good jab.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins scores with a hook.
Knorr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knorr was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Knorr shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knorr looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Knorr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Knorr stumbling backwards into the cage! Knorr bounces back off the cage towards Collins, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Collins lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Collins celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shannon Collins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shannon Collins thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: LIA 25: In Bed With Everybody
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Grayson cracks Knorr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Knorr darts in looking for a takedown but Grayson gets double underhooks and turns Knorr into the cage.
Grayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knorr looks for a takedown but Grayson sprawls well.
Grayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grayson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Knorr out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Grayson!
Richard Grayson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soylent Green logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: LIA 20: Out Of Your Element
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Baillie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baillie is stalling here.
Baillie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Baillie.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baillie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Baillie has him pressed against the cage.
Knorr jumps guard but Baillie stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luke Baillie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Knorr jumps guard but Baillie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Knorr 's eye.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
Baillie lands a knee to the body.
Baillie 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.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baillie.
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baillie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knorr tries to pull guard but Baillie won't allow it. #T1#
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Baillie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baillie smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Baillie has Knorr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baillie.
Baillie lands a knee to the head.
Baillie crunches a lovely knee into Knorr's ribcage.
Knorr looks winded!
Baillie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knorr's face. #CUT#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Baillie lands a nice elbow.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Baillie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
Baillie lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Knorr in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baillie.
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Knorr in his tracks for a moment.
Baillie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knorr up against the cage.#T2#
Baillie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baillie walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Baillie has managed to clinch.
Knorr jumps guard but Baillie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr tries to pull guard but Baillie won't allow it.
Knorr tries to pull guard but Baillie holds him up against the cage and eventually Knorr drops back down to his feet.
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Knorr in his tracks for a moment.
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baillie smiles and moves away. #CL#
Baillie clinches up with Knorr and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Baillie.
Knorr jumps guard but Baillie stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Knorr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baillie.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baillie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knorr jumps guard but Baillie stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baillie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knorr's defenses.
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Knorr in his tracks for a moment.
Knorr jumps guard but Baillie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
Baillie scores a nice knee to the body.
Baillie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knorr tries to pull guard but Baillie holds him up against the cage and eventually Knorr drops back down to his feet.
Baillie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baillie landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baillie. #T4#
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baillie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Knorr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knorr up against the cage.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Knorr 's eye.
Baillie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie lands a good knee to the midsection. Knorr won't want to take too many of those.
Baillie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baillie working Knorr over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Baillie has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Baillie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Knorr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Baillie moves into the clinch successfully.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Knorr 's eye.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Knorr 's eye.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baillie walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Baillie clinches up with Knorr and pushes him back against the cage.
Baillie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baillie to keep the fight standing.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Baillie has him pressed against the cage.
Luke Baillie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Knorr.
Baillie lands a nice elbow.
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!
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baillie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knorr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baillie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knorr's defenses.
Knorr is breathing heavily.
Baillie lands a damaging elbow.
Baillie lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Baillie.
Baillie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Baillie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Knorr 's eye.
Baillie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baillie landing knees to the body.
Baillie taking a breather.
Baillie has Knorr pushed against the cage.
Baillie stalls.
Baillie seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
Baillie lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baillie obliges.
Baillie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baillie lands a damaging elbow.
Baillie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baillie scores with a knee to the head.
Baillie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baillie smiles and moves away. #T2##CL#
Baillie has closed the distance and engaged Knorr in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baillie.
Luke Baillie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baillie landing knees to the body.
Baillie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knorr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
Knorr takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baillie slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baillie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Baillie stalling the fight.
Knorr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baillie lands a nice elbow.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off. #T3#
Baillie lands an elbow that stopped Knorr in his tracks for a moment.
Baillie landing knees to the head.
Baillie lands a knee to the body.
Baillie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baillie lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#
Knorr is rocked!
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Knorr is still on wobbly legs! Can Baillie finish him?
Baillie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baillie lands an elbow just above Knorr 's eye.
Baillie lands an elbow inside that Knorr shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baillie lands a damaging elbow.
Knorr takes an elbow to the temple.
Baillie lands a big knee to the head and Knorr goes down! Baillie pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Baillie!
In his post fight interview, Luke Baillie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LIA 15: At Least It's An Ethos
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from McGillicutty misses.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Knorr avoids it well.
Knorr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicutty is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
McGillicutty moves into the clinch.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGillicutty walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGillicutty misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Knorr in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGillicutty.#T1#
Knorr fails to pull guard.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty is struggling to control the position.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGillicutty.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGillicutty lands a shot to the body.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty cracks Knorr with a nice body shot.
McGillicutty lands a hook that snaps the head of Knorr backwards. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
McGillicutty is leaning against Knorr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a body shot.
Knorr is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
A short right from McGillicutty on the inside.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knorr up against the cage.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.#CL2#
McGillicutty clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knorr.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
McGillicutty stalling.
McGillicutty works on Knorr's body with a couple of short punches.
McGillicutty'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.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Knorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
McGillicutty has Knorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzz McGillicutty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty lands a hook that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
A short left from McGillicutty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGillicutty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty. #T1#
McGillicutty'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.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from McGillicutty.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head. #T2#
Knorr being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.#KD2#
McGillicutty drops Knorr with a beautiful combination! Knorr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGillicutty is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Knorr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Knorr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
Knorr avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
Knorr seems to have got his legs back now.
McGillicutty stalling.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGillicutty stalls.
McGillicutty continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.#CL2#
McGillicutty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knorr, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
McGillicutty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knorr back to the cage. McGillicutty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGillicutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knorr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicutty is quick to defend against it.
Knorr throws a sloppy head kick and McGillicutty moves out of range easily.
Knorr dives in and grabs McGillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGillicutty pushes down on Knorr's head and hops out.
Knorr throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGillicutty counters with a three punch combo that has Knorr backing up. Knorr nods at McGillicutty to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
McGillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
McGillicutty rushes Knorr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knorr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knorr up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
A right handed body shot lands from McGillicutty.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty 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##CL2#
McGillicutty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGillicutty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knorrs head.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty is pushing Knorr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
The crowd are getting on McGillicutty's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGillicutty walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty presses Knorr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
Knorr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGillicutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knorr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Knorr avoids it well.
Knorr slips a jab and a cross from McGillicutty.
Buzz McGillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGillicutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knorr circles away quickly and effectively.
McGillicutty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knorr closes the distance and clinches up with McGillicutty, looking for a takedown. Knorr pushes McGillicutty against the cage but McGillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty moves out of range as Knorr throws a body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGillicutty just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGillicutty has Knorr pressed against the cage.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGillicutty as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGillicutty just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGillicutty lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGillicutty is working Knorr over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
McGillicutty is working Knorr over against the cage.
McGillicutty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty gets through Knorr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matheus Knorr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGillicutty 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz McGillicutty!

Event: LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Obamacare throws a series of punches but Knorr avoids them all with ease.
Knorr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Obamacare sprawls and moves away.
Obamacare misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Obamacare.
Obamacare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knorr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obamacare misses with a few strikes there.
Knorr feinted with a counter takedown.
Knorr tries a head kick but it misses.
Obamacare throws a nice looking combination but Knorr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knorr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Knorr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Obamacare did well to prevent Knorr getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obamacare can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Knorr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obamacare sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obamacare is concentrating on defense, preventing Knorr from advancing position.
Obamacare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Knorr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obamacare is trying to get back to full guard.
Obamacare holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Obamacare won't allow Knorr to pass to mount.
Obamacare controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Knorr is trying for a kimura here. Obamacare looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Knorr wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matheus Knorr!

Event: LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Knorr throws a combination that misses
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.
Knorr throws an off balance right hand
and Mahoney counters with a good low kick that Knorr was not able to check.
Knorr throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Knorr throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahoney counters with a solid body kick.
Knorr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knorr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney cracks Knorr with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahoney effectively controlling the action here.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney has Knorr pressed against the cage.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Mahoney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahoney smiles and moves away. #KD2#
Mahoney cracks Knorr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mahoney has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knorr to stand back up!#ROC2#
Knorr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Knorr misses with a hook to the body
and Mahoney counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Knorr out cold! What a finish! Mahoney is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney is the new welterweight champion!

Event: LIA 2: The Bums Lost
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Knorr throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Knorr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lima with the counter takedown but Knorr avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knorr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knorr being controlled for a moment.
Knorr is trying to get back to half guard.
Knorr throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lima working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knorr tries to bench press Lima off him but Lima keeps the position.
Knorr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knorr moves nicely into side control.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knorr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Knorr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knorr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lima's legs. #SUB#
Knorr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knorr is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well. #SUB#
Knorr wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knorr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knorr pulls his head out easily.
Lima won't allow Knorr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knorr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima tries to roll over but Knorr keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knorr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Knorr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lima defends it well.
Knorr is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now. #SUB#
Knorr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knorr. #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.
Knorr passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Knorr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lima has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Knorr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Knorr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lima fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knorr sprawls well initially but Lima persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knorr is trying to control but can't.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Knorr is working away.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knorr is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima moves into full mount! Knorr won't be happy about that!
Lima pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr wants to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Knorr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knorr is looking for a sweep. Lima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Knorr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Knorr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knorr gets back to full guard.
Lima pushing down on Knorr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knorr controlling the position well.
Well, if Lima is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knorr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!#SUB#
Knorr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB#
Knorr is persistently looking for the submission but Lima is defending it well.
Lima trying to control the hands but Knorr won't let him.
Lima can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Lima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Knorr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Knorr is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Knorr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Knorr looking for the RNC. #T3#
Lima tries to break free. #SUB#
Knorr looking for the choke from the back.
Knorr gets his hands free as Lima looks to control. #SUB#
Knorr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Knorr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Knorr doesn't have the hooks in and Lima manages to turn into his guard.
Knorr trying to strike off his back.
Lima passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knorr sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lima is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Knorr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima is looking to pass into half guard but Knorr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knorr is in guard.#REVR#
Lima is trying to keep Knorr in close. #SUB2#
Knorr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knorr has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
Knorr is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Knorr has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
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 Matheus Knorr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knorr's guard.
Knorr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Knorr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Knorr trying to control the position.
Matheus Knorr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima trying to control but Knorr is working from the bottom.
Knorr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Knorr trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knorr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Knorr wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knorr keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Lima trying to work for an americana but Knorr has managed to regain full guard.
Lima won't allow Knorr to sweep him here.
Knorr being controlled here, momentarily.
Knorr looking to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima advances position into side control!
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knorr keeps working.
Knorr can't do much from the bottom here.
Knorr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lima tries to move to mount but Knorr blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knorr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lima off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB#
Knorr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Knorr gets his hands free as Lima looks to control. #SUB#
Lima fending off the submission attempt from Knorr.
Knorr avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Knorr wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lima is trying to defend against the choke here but Knorr has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Knorr Tightens the hold and Lima taps out furiously! Knorr displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matheus Knorr!
Matheus Knorr is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Knorr with a poor takedown #TD#
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
Knorr is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Knorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knorr is refusing to be controlled, as Jung sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jung is working for a kimura but Knorr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Jung is working for a submission of some sort.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knorr keeps working.
Jung prevents Knorr from improving his position.
Jung is keen to just control but Knorr is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knorr sees it coming and defends easily.
Knorr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jung is pushing down on Knorr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knorr is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jung uses his free foot to push down on Knorr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knorr.
Knorr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Jung works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Jung working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Jung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jung really is a fat lump.
Knorr regains half guard.
Jung is controlling the pace.
Knorr trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up. #T3#
Knorr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Knorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Knorr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jung tries to pass to full mount but Knorr defends it.
Jung really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Knorr wants to get back to full guard.
Knorr is not content to let Jung control the position.#SUB#
Jung is working for a submission of some sort.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Knorr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Knorr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knorr keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Kim Jung 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#
Knorr shoots in looking for a takedown but Jung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knorr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knorr fails with the takedown#TD#
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown. Knorr fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Knorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knorr can't keep his opponent in guard - Jung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jung passes to full mount!
Knorr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knorr regains half guard.
Jung passes to full mount!
Jung wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knorr can do to turn this around?#T1#
Knorr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knorr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jung in particular looking to stall.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Knorr is defending well. #SUB2#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
Knorr tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung is trying to control. Knorr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Knorr is defending well. #SUB2#
Knorr actively working from the bottom here.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Knorr is defending the position.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
Knorr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jung's back!#T3##SUB2#
Knorr is cranking Jung's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jung! He's tightened the choke and Jung is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matheus Knorr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kulina throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Knorr scores with a takedown into Kulina's guard.
Kulina wants to sweep here but Knorr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Knorr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knorr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Knorr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kulina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knorr, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Knorr has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kulina should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Knorr has tightened it up now! Kulina should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matheus Knorr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Knorr shoots in looking for a takedown. Jung tries to sprawl out of it but Knorr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into Knorr's guard.#SUB#
Knorr is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Jung looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Knorr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Knorr looking for a guillotine here but Jung defends easily.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Knorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Knorr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.
Knorr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Jung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knorr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knorr working a defensive guard here.
Jung should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Knorr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Knorr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jung postures up.
Knorr keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knorr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knorr keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Knorr keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
Knorr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jung trying to control but Knorr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Knorr.
Knorr keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matheus Knorr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knorr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knorr.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knorr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knorr won't be happy with that.
Jung works to advance to full mount. Knorr defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jung trying to control but Knorr is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Jung is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knorr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knorr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knorr wants to control but Jung is having none of it.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knorr is looking to escape.
Knorr is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Kim Jung dominated that round.
That's time! Knorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knorr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Knorr didn't expect that.
Knorr being controlled here, momentarily.
Jung advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knorr sees it coming and defends easily.
Knorr wants to control but Jung is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knorr wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Jung seems to be working for a kimura but Knorr defends the submission attempt.
Jung is just content to waste time from the top position. Knorr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Knorr working for a triangle but Jung defends it easily.
Knorr keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knorr is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Knorr trying to keep a closed guard but Jung is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Knorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Knorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Knorr is keeping the position.
Jung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knorr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knorr defends well.#SUB2#
Knorr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knorr has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Jung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knorr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Jung 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#
Knorr tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knorr trying to control here. #SUB2#
Jung is looking for a kimura but Knorr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jung is trying to work for a kimura but Knorr is defending well.
Knorr wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Knorr with the active half guard here but Jung passes nicely into side control.
Knorr stops Jung from passing to mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jung has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knorr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knorr is looking to regain half guard here but Jung keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knorr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Kim Jung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knorr misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Jung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jung.
Jung trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knorr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Jung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knorr defends it easily.
Jung is adopting a defensive guard.
Knorr trying to move into half guard but instead Jung has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung wants to control from the top but Knorr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jung is pushing down on Knorr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knorr is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Knorr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong Kim Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knorr trying to control from the bottom.
Jung is looking to advance position but Knorr won't allow it.
Knorr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knorr.#SUB#
Knorr is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Knorr has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knorr is trying to control the position but Jung postures up. #T2#
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Knorr is retaining full guard.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Knorr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Knorr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knorr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Knorr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jung wants to control from the top but Knorr keeps moving. #T3#
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Knorr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knorr manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Knorr's guard. #SUB#
Knorr has his feet on Jung's thighs here. He's pushed Jung off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jung screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matheus Knorr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Jung dives in and scores a takedown into Knorr's guard.#SUB2#
Jung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knorr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knorr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knorr! #REVR##SUB#
Knorr has hold of Jung's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jung tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Knorr cranks the arm and Jung screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jung, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matheus Knorr!

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