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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mutafuka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mutafuka is keen to just control but Knowles is a slippery customer.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet.
Knowles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knowles is staying active underneath Mutafuka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knowles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mutafuka stops Knowles from standing up.
Knowles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Knowles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knowles keeping moving, preventing Mutafuka from controlling successfully.
Knowles wants to sweep here but Mutafuka controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Knowles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knowles keeping moving, preventing Mutafuka from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mutafuka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knowles!#ES#
Knowles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Knowles misses with a straight left.
Bad Mutafuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mutafuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knowles's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knowles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mutafuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knowles is looking to escape.#T2#
Knowles landing a few short strikes. #SU2#
Mutafuka stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Some bone on bone action there as Knowles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knowles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Mutafuka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knowles wants to improve his position but Mutafuka is controlling well.
Mutafuka wants to take a breather but Knowles is having none of it.
Mutafuka content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knowles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Knowles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mutafuka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knowles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mutafuka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knowles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knowles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knowles lands an upkick as Mutafuka stands over him.
Knowles wants to stand up but Mutafuka is controlling him.
Knowles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mutafuka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knowles to the ground. Mutafuka is now in Knowles's guard.
Mutafuka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutafuka trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Mutafuka looks winded!#T4##ES#
Knowles pushes Mutafuka off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Knowles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mutafuka's guard.#ES2#
Mutafuka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knowles controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Mutafuka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Knowles kicks off Mutafuka and gets to his feet.
Mutafuka is looking to clinch.
As Mutafuka tries to get set, Knowles tries to push him back and clinch up but Mutafuka manages to avoid the attempt.
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 Carl Knowles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Mutafuka misses. #TD2#
Knowles gets caught flat footed, as Mutafuka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mutafuka won't allow Knowles to get back to his feet. #ES#
Knowles has his feet on Mutafuka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Knowles clinches. #BC#
Knowles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knowles keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mutafuka. #ES#
Knowles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutafuka throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mutafuka darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Knowles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knowles.
Knowles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutafuka has a closed guard, preventing Knowles from standing up. #SU#
Mutafuka is working an open guard so Knowles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mutafuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Mutafuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knowles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutafuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Mutafuka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mutafuka is breathing heavily.
Knowles wants to hit a switch here but Mutafuka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Knowles there!
Knowles gets back to half guard.
Knowles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutafuka prevents Knowles from improving his position.
Knowles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Knowles connecting with a few gentle strikes. #T3#
Knowles landing small, sideways elbows.
Carl Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knowles tries to kick Mutafuka off but Mutafuka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knowles trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Knowles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Knowles is trying to stand up here but Mutafuka is controlling him well.
Knowles moves into full guard.
Knowles is looking to stand up but Mutafuka isn't so interested in that idea.
Knowles trying to strike off his back.
Mutafuka wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knowles tries to score with a low kick but Mutafuka moves his leg out of the way.
Mutafuka throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Knowles gets caught napping as Mutafuka dives in and scores a takedown. Knowles manages to retain guard.#ES#
Knowles is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mutafuka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Knowles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Knowles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mutafuka pushes Knowles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mutafuka tries to clinch up but Knowles circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Mutafuka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knowles to the mat! Knowles manages to get full guard.
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 Carl Knowles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Knowles gets a double leg takedown into Mutafuka's guard.#SUB2#
Mutafuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knowles is aware though and is defending well.
Knowles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mutafuka holds on and takes a little breather.
Knowles tries to stand but Mutafuka is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutafuka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knowles wants to stand but Mutafuka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mutafuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mutafuka is looking to sweep but instead, Knowles has passed into half guard.
#SU#
Knowles stands up out of the half guard.
Mutafuka wants to clinch.
Knowles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mutafuka manages to circle out of the way.
Bad Mutafuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mutafuka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knowles did well to prevent Mutafuka getting side control.#T2#
Mutafuka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knowles is trying to stand back up but Mutafuka is controlling him
Knowles wants to get back to full guard.
Mutafuka stops Knowles from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Knowles pushes Mutafuka off and gets back to his feet.
Knowles throws a hook but Mutafuka avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mutafuka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knowles on his heels. He'll look to pass Knowles's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Knowles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Knowles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knowles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Knowles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Knowles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Mutafuka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mutafuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Knowles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Knowles kicks Mutafuka off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Mutafuka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knowles regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Knowles wants to stand but Mutafuka is controlling the position.
Mutafuka trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Knowles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Knowles striking off his back but it's not causing Mutafuka any problems. #ES#
Knowles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knowles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutafuka misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knowles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Welcher lands a jab to Knowles's midsection.
Welcher closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Welcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Welcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Welcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Welcher.
Welcher tries to bum rush Knowles with a series of wild strikes but Knowles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Welcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Welcher scores with a four punch combination!
Welcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Knowles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Knowles decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Welcher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Knowles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Knowles is trying to work for a kimura but Welcher is defending well.
#T1##SU#
Knowles stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Welcher to get to his feet.
Knowles looks for a takedown but Welcher sprawls well.
Welcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dylan Welcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Welcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Knowles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welcher connects with a right hand. Knowles shakes it off.
Welcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knowles back to the cage. Welcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
A punch combination from Welcher misses. #TD#
Knowles gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Knowles stands up and beckons Welcher to his feet.
Welcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Welcher looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Knowles. #TD#
Knowles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Welcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knowles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Knowles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Welcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Knowles counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Knowles gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Welcher sneaks out the side door and pushes Knowles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T3#
Welcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Welcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welcher lands with a cross.
Welcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Knowles moves into range and clinches up with Welcher.
Welcher tries to break free but Knowles pushes him back against the cage.
Welcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Knowles has double underhooks.
Welcher is trying to break free.
Knowles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Welcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knowles slips a jab and a cross from Welcher.
Knowles moves out of range as Welcher strikes.
Welcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC#
Knowles breaks from the clinch.
Welcher blocks a head kick by Knowles.
Welcher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welcher misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Knowles counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Welcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Welcher misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Knowles moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Knowles breaks from the clinch.
Knowles shoots for a takedown but Welcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knowles is looking to counter the offense by Welcher and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Welcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Welcher misses with an uppercut
and Knowles counters with a nice leg kick.
Welcher throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knowles misses with an elbow strike.
Knowles throws an elbow but it misses.
Welcher dodges an elbow strike from Knowles.
#BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Welcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knowles circles away quickly and effectively.
Welcher throws a right hand that Knowles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knowles also avoids with ease.
Knowles is looking to counter the offense by Welcher and move into the clinch.
Knowles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Welcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welcher throws a good cross that connects.
Welcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knowles moves away.
Welcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Knowles moves into the clinch.
Welcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Knowles misses with an elbow over the top.
Welcher tries to break free but Knowles pushes him back against the cage.
Knowles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Welcher backwards. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Welcher misses with a combination
#CL#
and Knowles counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Knowles breaks from the clinch.
Welcher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Welcher duly obliges.
Welcher is breathing heavily.
Welcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knowles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Welcher pinned against the cage. Welcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Good shot there by Welcher.
Knowles looks to throw the jab but Welcher is out of range.
Welcher looks to land a combination but Knowles avoids it well.
Welcher misses with a two punch combination.
Welcher lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welcher throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knowles.
Welcher can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Knowles breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Knowles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Welcher has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knowles is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##BC#
Knowles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knowles misses with a wild body shot.
Welcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knowles tries for a takedown but Welcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knowles leaning against his opponent.
Knowles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Welcher's defenses. #BC#
Knowles manages to break the clinch.
Welcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welcher misses with a combination
#CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Knowles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Welcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
A left and a right from Welcher both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Welcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch.
Knowles keeps control of Welcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Knowles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dylan Welcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Welcher throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knowles. #BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Knowles instigates a clinch. #BC#
Knowles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Welcher gets caught napping as Knowles dives in and scores a takedown. Welcher manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welcher's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Knowles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knowles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Welcher punishes Knowles's body with a nice straight punch.
Welcher throws a series of punches but Knowles avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Knowles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Welcher is trying to defend but Knowles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carl Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Knowles escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Knowles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knowles lands a nice forearm strike.
Knowles slows the pace down.
Welcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knowles working the ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Knowles stands up.
Welcher throws a series of punches but Knowles avoids them all with ease.
Knowles shoots in for a takedown but Welcher shows good takedown defense.
Knowles 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.
Knowles blocks a jab.
Knowles tries to counter by clinching up but Welcher breaks away and moves out of range.
Welcher throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Knowles moves into the clinch.
Knowles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Welcher's elbow. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knowles on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Knowles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Welcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knowles has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knowles.
Welcher blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welcher misses with a combination
#CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knowles. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Welcher misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welcher throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Welcher misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Knowles moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Knowles manages to break the clinch.
Welcher throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knowles. #BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Knowles dives in and scores a takedown into Welcher's guard.#SU#
Knowles gets to his feet - Welcher follows without any prompting. #TD#
Knowles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knowles lands an elbow.
Welcher takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knowles working the body and head with strikes. #T4##SU#
Knowles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Knowles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Welcher is looking to get back to his feet here but Knowles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Welcher's back.
Knowles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Knowles is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Welcher won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Knowles off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mayweather closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knowles to the mat! Knowles manages to get full guard.
Knowles wants to stand but Mayweather is controlling the position.
Knowles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knowles is looking to stand up but Mayweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Mayweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knowles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knowles striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Knowles is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mayweather dives into side control.
Mayweather avoids the strikes from the bottom by Knowles.#T1##SU2#
Mayweather decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Mayweather dives in and scores a takedown into Knowles's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knowles can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayweather advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES#
Knowles has one foot on Mayweather's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mayweather throws a body shot but no joy.
Knowles is looking to counter the offense by Mayweather and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Mayweather looking to score a takedown here. Knowles is defending well but Mayweather drives through and ends up in Knowles's guard.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Mayweather gets to his feet. Knowles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knowles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!#TD2#
Mayweather scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Knowles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2##CL2#
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Knowles is controlling him.
Mayweather makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Mayweather manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but Knowles controlling him for the moment.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles wants to stand and escape but instead Mayweather has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Knowles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayweather stops Knowles from standing up. #T3#
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Knowles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knowles tries to strike from the bottom.
Mayweather trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Knowles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mayweather off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Knowles closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Knowles pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Knowles is having none of it. #TD2#
Mayweather feints and as Knowles raises his hands in defense, Mayweather changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayweather looks winded!
Knowles wants to get back to his feet but Mayweather is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mayweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knowles striking off his back. #T4##ES#
Knowles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Knowles moves into the clinch successfully.
Knowles throws an elbow but it misses.
Knowles is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayweather has double underhooks.
Mayweather blocks an elbow strike from Knowles.
Knowles is looking to control Mayweather's arms but Mayweather gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knowles has his back to the cage. #BC#
Knowles breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Knowles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Knowles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayweather passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knowles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knowles closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Knowles pushes Mayweather against the cage but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Knowles gets caught flat footed, as Mayweather shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Knowles manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Knowles breaks the clinch.
Knowles fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Mayweather shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knowles's guard.#ES#
Knowles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Knowles throws the left hand but Mayweather avoids the punch easily.
Mayweather throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Mayweather looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carl Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU2#
Mayweather decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Mayweather manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knowles on his heels. He'll look to pass Knowles's guard now, I'm sure.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mayweather manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Knowles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mayweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knowles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Knowles is looking to escape.
Knowles is looking for a sweep. Mayweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayweather seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knowles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Mayweather might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knowles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knowles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mayweather is taking a breather. Knowles 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.
Mayweather moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Knowles.
Knowles is pushing Mayweather's head away, looking to escape. Mayweather manages to hold on to the position though.
Knowles is looking for a sweep.
Mayweather wants to control but Knowles is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Mayweather stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##TD2#
Mayweather closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knowles did well to prevent Mayweather getting side control.
Knowles scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mayweather manages to mount him!
Knowles flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mayweather trying to control but Knowles is having none of it.
Knowles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayweather controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Mayweather tries to control but Knowles wriggling away.
Knowles flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Knowles throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mayweather. What's that going to do exactly?
Knowles flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mayweather blocks Knowles's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knowles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mayweather.
Knowles wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Floyd Mayweather will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Knowles blocks the body kick.
Knowles is looking to counter the offense by Mayweather and move into the clinch.
Knowles misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Mayweather closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.
Mayweather trying to pass the guard but Knowles defending well.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles is refusing to be controlled, as Mayweather sits in half guard.
Knowles missing with punches from the bottom.
Knowles tries to get to full guard but Mayweather has control of the leg. #T1#
Knowles wants to get back to his feet.
Knowles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayweather's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayweather's back!
Knowles missing with punches from the back.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather just trying to survive but Knowles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Knowles is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mayweather trying to control the hands but Knowles breaks the grip. #T2##SUB#
Knowles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Knowles trying to control.#SUB#
Mayweather tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Knowles has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Mayweather is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Knowles drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chen is proving hard to escape from.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
Chen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knowles is one step ahead there.
Knowles wants to get up but he can't break Chen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knowles has gone for a leg lock! Chen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knowles's guard.#REVB#
Chen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet but Chen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knowles trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SU2#
Chen gets to his feet - Knowles follows without any prompting.
Knowles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Chen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knowles tries to strike from the bottom.
#SU2#
Knowles is working an open guard so Chen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chen wants to clinch
and Knowles counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knowles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knowles just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chen's brow.
Knowles can't break the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Chen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chen tries to free his leg and advance position but Knowles is retaining full guard.
Chen wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving.
Chen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knowles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Knowles.
Knowles is trying to get back to his feet.
Knowles striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T3#
Knowles is looking to get back to his feet here but Chen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Knowles's back.
Chen missing with strikes from the back.
Knowles trying to get back to his feet but Chen is in full control for now.
Will Chen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES#
Knowles manages to stand up with Chen still on his back. Eventually Chen drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD2#
Chen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knowles was covering up waiting for the punch and Chen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knowles is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Chen won't allow Knowles to get back to his feet. #ES#
Knowles has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen prevents Knowles from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Chen drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Knowles stands up from Chen's guard - Knowles perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knowles enables Chen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knowles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fibaru Chen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knowles fails with a takedown attempt.
Knowles dives in for a single leg takedown but Chen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knowles sets himself, and Chen steps forward looking for the clinch! Knowles avoids it this time.#TD2#
Chen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knowles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chen working the ground and pound but Knowles is defending the strikes.
Knowles tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Chen looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Knowles is controlling Chen 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Knowles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chen's guard.
Fibaru Chen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Knowles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knowles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chen pushes Knowles off looking to stand but Knowles dives back in and keeps control.
Knowles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chen.
Knowles lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Knowles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knowles tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
Chen wants to improve his position but Knowles is controlling well.
Knowles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Knowles lands with a punch from half guard.
Knowles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knowles is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Chen actively working from the bottom here.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Knowles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Knowles wants to stand up but Chen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Knowles is thwarting Chen's attempts to control the position.
Knowles wants to stand but Chen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knowles to the ground. Chen is now in Knowles's guard.
Knowles tries to strike from the bottom.
Chen is standing up over Knowles. Knowles looks to escape but Chen dives into side control.
Knowles wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
Chen trying to control the position but Knowles is working away.
Knowles tries to improve position but can't.
Knowles is working hard here to advance position.
Knowles tries to escape but Chen is in control. #ES#
Knowles throws Chen to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Chen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knowles's half guard.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Chen stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen wants to clinch.
Knowles is looking to counter the offense by Chen and move into the clinch.
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 Carl Knowles will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Knowles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen.#CL2#
Chen takes the fight into the clinch.
Knowles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Chen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Knowles can't fight it off and eventually Chen manages to take the fight to the floor. Knowles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knowles lands a decent punch to the body there.
Knowles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knowles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen prevents Knowles from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Knowles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Chen throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Chen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet but Chen passes into half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Knowles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knowles is trying to stand back up but Chen is controlling him
#ES#
Knowles has one foot on Chen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Knowles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chen's half guard.
Chen moves into full guard.
#T2#
Knowles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chen working a defensive guard here.
Knowles stopping the sweep attempt from Chen.
Chen has a closed guard, preventing Knowles from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Chen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Chen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knowles's guard.
Knowles is looking to stand up but Chen isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Knowles manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Knowles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knowles's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Knowles has been cut.#TD2#
Chen drags the fight down to the ground.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Knowles from controlling successfully.
Knowles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knowles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knowles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chen's guard.
Chen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knowles postures up and lands a big shot to Chen's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knowles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Knowles!
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