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Event:
NJMMA #20: Klos v Chandler
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Rangel has a takedown stuffed.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Rangel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rangel misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rangel momentarily.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Rangel seems unphased.
Rangel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Knox throws a body punch but Rangel moves out of range.
Knox lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Rangel in a clinch.
Knox trying to stall but Rangel improves his position.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Rangel's head.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox tries to work over Rangel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox digs a right hand into Rangel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rangel's gas tank.
Rangel is breathing heavily.
Rangel looking to slow down the pace here.
Rangel wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Rangel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox cracks Rangel with a nice body shot.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox cracks Rangel with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rangels head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox cracks Rangel with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Rangel backwards.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Rangel is rocked!
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Oh Rangel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Rangel's head.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Rangel backwards.
Knox pushes Rangel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Rangel backwards.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Knox.
#KD2#
Knox floors Rangel with a big punch on the inside! Rangel is trying to recover but Knox dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Knox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Rangel is defending well. #SUB2#
Knox tries for a kimura but Rangel is defending well.
Rangel seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Knox is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rangel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Knox gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rangel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Knox lets go of the hold and Rangel can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamma Knox!
After winning the bout, Gamma Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NJMMA #14: Lo v Colnago
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Henley clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Henley tries to clinch up.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Henley.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henley tries to clinch up.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BloodOath Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Henley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Knox drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Knox drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Knox as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Henley screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Knox! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gamma Knox!
Gamma Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NJMMA #8: Super Heavyweights!
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Popov misses with a two punch combination.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Popov tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Popov moves away and avoids it.
Popov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Popov has been cut.
Popov wants to clinch
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Popov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Popov misses with a looping left.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popov.
Popov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popov stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Popov moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popov throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popov misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxim Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Popov misses.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Popov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Popov throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Popov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox cracks Popov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popov in his tracks.
Knox throws a body punch but Popov moves out of range.
Popov missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Popov.
Popov avoids the body shot from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Popov cracks Knox with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Popov. Popov maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Popov breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Popov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popov throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Popov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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 Gamma Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Popov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov tries to clinch up.
Popov throws a good cross that connects.
Popov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Popov connects with the punch.
Popov scores with a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Popov lands a big shot that drops Knox! Can he finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
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!#SUB#
Knox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popov is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Popov gets to his feet - Knox follows without any prompting.
Maxim Popov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Popov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popov manages to circle out of the way.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Popov moved out of range.#T1#
Popov takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Popov lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Popov's shoulder, as Popov tries to avoid the shot.
Popov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popov swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Popov connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox misses with the combination.
Popov misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Popov misses. #T2#
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Popov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Popov looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox thuds his right hand into Popov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox lands a jab.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a hook but Popov blocks it.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popov. #T3#
Popov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popov walks into a left hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Popov manages to circle out of the way.
Popov misses with the combination.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Popov.
Popov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Popov with an uppercut!
Popov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Popov slips a straight right by Knox.
Popov misses with a hook
#CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox. #BC2#
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
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!
Popov lands a jab to the nose.
Popov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popov lands a slapping body shot.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Popov.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Popov moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Popov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Popov is just out of range.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Popov throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A slow jab from Popov misses its intended target.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Popov throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Popov slips under a jab from Knox.
Popov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov misses with a body shot.
Popov moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Popov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Popov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Popov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Popov lands with a right to the head.
Popov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Popov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Popov is controlling him.
Popov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Popov controls the action.
Popov works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Popov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Popov.
Popov slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Popov.
Popov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Popov lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries to break free but Popov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Popov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popov moves away.
Popov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Popov.#CL2#
Popov closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Popov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Popov breaks the clinch.
Popov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popov misses the shot to the body.
Popov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Popov catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Popov.
Popov scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Popov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popov clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Popov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Popov!
An out of breath Maxim Popov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFO VIII: Kaalee v Beecher
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTavish misses with a head kick.
McTavish tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McTavish somewhat.
McTavish takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Knox. #T1#
McTavish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McTavish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McTavish tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox lands with a straight right. McTavish didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and McTavish counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow. #T2#
McTavish lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McTavish looking to pass the guard.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
McTavish's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Knox looking for a guillotine here but McTavish defends easily.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavish working some strikes from top position.
McTavish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTavish scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
McTavish stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
McTavish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McTavish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McTavish trying to move into half guard but instead Knox has managed to sweep!#REVR#
McTavish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
McTavish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
McTavish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McTavish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTavish keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass. #SUB#
Knox 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.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McTavish controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamma Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamish McTavish'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#
Knox works McTavish's body with a nice hook.
McTavish avoids the body shot from Knox.
McTavish drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
McTavish throws a lazy body kick
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox digs a good hook to McTavish's body.
Gamma Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox is looking to wear down McTavish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McTavish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTavish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with McTavish's head.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTavish momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox takes a swing at McTavish's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped McTavish's head back.
#T2#
McTavish misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
McTavish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McTavish's hands.
McTavish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
McTavish gets a double leg takedown into Knox's guard.
McTavish with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
McTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McTavish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McTavish distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knox controls McTavish momentarily but McTavish frees himself.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTavish can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Knox looking for a guillotine here but McTavish defends easily.
McTavish working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McTavish cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
Hamish McTavish has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTavish tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox is striking but McTavish is not phased and passes to half guard.
McTavish tries to pass to full mount but Knox defends it. #T4#
McTavish scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knox has hold of McTavish's hands but McTavish slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from McTavish there.
McTavish working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McTavish lands with a punch from half guard.
McTavish is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Knox is hurt! He's hurt bad - McTavish fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Knox from any more punishment! Congratulations to McTavish! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
Hamish McTavish decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
GFO V: Grady v Song
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Beecher throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Beecher's ribs.
Knox slips a straight right by Beecher.
Knox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beecher is fending him off so far but Knox persists. Nope, Beecher circles away and we're back to standing.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beecher lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Beecher. Beautiful body shot.
Knox looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
Beecher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Beecher.#T1#
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beecher closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Knox out cold! Knox corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
Kaalee cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaalee stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Mr Kaalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kaalee drops Knox with a big left hand and mounts him. Knox is in big trouble!
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kaalee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kaalee working for a submission but Knox is keeping him at bay.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Kaalee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knox can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Kaalee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Kaalee mounts Knox! Really nice guard pass there!
Kaalee wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kaalee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Knox has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Knox! #SUB#
Kaalee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox wants to control from the top but Kaalee keeps moving.
Knox throws a strike but Kaalee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Kaalee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaalee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaalee trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaalee looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaalee preventing the sweep.
Knox keeps trying to improve his position.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Kaalee is proving a slippery customer.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Knox controls Kaalee momentarily but Kaalee frees himself. #SUB#
Kaalee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kaalee working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
We've been informed that Knox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Kaalee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kaalee is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knox throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaalee's body to avoid the submission. Kaalee has instead reached around Knox's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaalee arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Kaalee!
Mr Kaalee is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Event:
GFO I: St George v Punzo
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Philips takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.#CL#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox looking for a takedown.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Philips.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Philips misses with an elbow over the top.
Philips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Philips trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Philips lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Philips throws an elbow but misses.
Philips stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Philips misses with an elbow strike.
Knox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Philips fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Philips, which made it look bad.
Landon Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamma Knox.
Philips misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Knox clinches.
Philips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knox.
Philips pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Philips looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knox avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Philips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2##CL#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Philips. #TD2#
Knox manages to pull guard.
Philips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philips wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #SUB2#
Knox has his foot on Philips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philips works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Philips preventing the sweep.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Philips trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knox on the ground.
Knox trying to control the position.
Philips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knox throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Knox wants to sweep here but Philips controlling him for the moment. #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.
Knox is still trying to improve position.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox checks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Philips against the cage.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Philips dominated that round.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Philips misses with a wild combination.
Philips takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Philips.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Philips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knox.
#TD2#
Knox jumps into guard, dragging Philips to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knox's guard.
Philips postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it. #T1#
Philips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Philips preventing the sweep.
Philips lands a couple of digs.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Philips preventing the sweep.
Philips trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Philips is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Philips tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Philips.#CL#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Landon Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamma Knox.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Landon Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Philips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Philips misses with an elbow over the top.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Philips creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Gamma Knox has been cut.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Philips.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Philips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Philips throws an elbow but misses.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Knox won't want to take too many of those.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Philips.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Philips misses with an elbow strike.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Philips lands a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Philips missing with knees to the body.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips avoiding damage.
Knox is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Philips avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Philips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gamma Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Philips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Philips forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Knox pulls Philips into guard.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Knox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Philips throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Philips is proving a slippery customer.
Philips wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1##SUB2#
Philips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gamma Knox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Philips from controlling successfully.
Knox is trying to keep Philips in close.
Philips throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gamma Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox prevents Philips from getting back to his feet.
Knox postures up in Philips's guard and throws a big left but Philips blocks it.
Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Philips, not yet.
Knox distracts Philips with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knox works over Philips with some ground and pound from guard.
Philips looking to control.
Philips wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox advances to half guard.
Knox missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Knox in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Philips tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamma Knox!
A victorious Gamma Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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