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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Knowles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aliev circles away.#TD#
Knowles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knowles is trying to work for a kimura but Aliev is defending well.
Knowles really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Aliev is looking to escape.
Aliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knowles.
Aliev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aliev wants to improve his position but Knowles is controlling well.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aliev taking some punishment here, with Knowles in his half guard.
Knowles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Aliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knowles scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Aliev is trying to control Knowles's posture. Knowles takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Aliev! Knowles is rotating here... this could be the end... Aliev is out! Knowles has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claud Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Knowles tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Knowles uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Knowles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Knowles keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov wants to stand but Knowles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knowles controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Knowles keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knowles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Knowles is retaining full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving. #SU2#
Magomedov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Knowles has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Knowles back against the cage.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knowles's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Knowles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knowles stands up over Magomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov controlling Knowles's posture.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Knowles is proving a slippery customer.
Knowles being controlled here momentarily.
Knowles landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov pulls Knowles in close to his closed guard and prevents Knowles from doing any damage or advancing position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knowles prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Knowles is proving a slippery customer.
Knowles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Knowles to get to half guard.
Magomedov looks winded!
Knowles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Claud Knowles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Knowles dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard.
Knowles throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knowles trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Knowles.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Claud Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Magomedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knowles is keeping the position for now.
Knowles is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Knowles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Knowles pulls guard successfully.
Knowles trying to control the position.
Magomedov cracks Knowles with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Knowles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.#REVR#
Knowles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Knowles being controlled here momentarily.
Knowles stops Magomedov from standing up.
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Knowles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magomedov looking to control.
Knowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Knowles defends it easily.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Knowles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Knowles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knowles lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Knowles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knowles was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knowles looking to control.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Knowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov tries to stand but Knowles is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Knowles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Knowles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVR#
Knowles is in close to Magomedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles scoring with some ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Magomedov has an active guard here but Knowles has managed to pass into half guard.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knowles.
Knowles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Knowles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knowles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knowles working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Knowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Knowles is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knowles.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Knowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Knowles throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Knowles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Knowles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knowles or perhaps it was just good defense by Magomedov, which made it look bad.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knowles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knowles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Knowles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magomedov did well to prevent Knowles getting side control.
Ibragim Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claud Knowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knowles prevents Magomedov from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claud Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knowles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claud Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Knowles dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Knowles's head and hops out.
Knowles walks into a left hand.
Williams tests Knowles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knowles dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Knowles off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knowles really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Williams throws a head kick but Knowles moves out of range.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knowles tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Knowles walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams stalks Knowles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knowles's face. Knowles staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams misses with the body kick#TD#
and Knowles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knowles throwing strikes but missing.
Knowles connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams wants to sweep here but Knowles controlling him for the moment.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Knowles working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
#T2#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Knowles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
Knowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knowles throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Knowles is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Williams has his hands clasped together but Knowles extends and breaks Williams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Knowles.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claud Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knowles really is a fat lump.#ES#
Knowles throws King to one side and escapes!#TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.
Knowles really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
King gets to his feet. Knowles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knowles did well to prevent King getting side control.
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 tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet.
King is thwarting Knowles's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Knowles is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King stalling away here and it's allowed Knowles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles controlling King's posture.
Knowles keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Knowles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Knowles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
King tightens his grip and picks Knowles up, before dumping him to the ground. Knowles manages to land in guard.
King wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving.
Knowles pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
King trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knowles pulls King in close to his closed guard and prevents King from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knowles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knowles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knowles is trying to control but can't.
King prevents Knowles from improving his position.
Knowles is not content to let King control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zlatan King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.
Knowles pushes King off but King dives into side control.
#SU2#
King decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.
Knowles tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knowles tries to improve position but can't.
Knowles is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King is looking to take a break and control but Knowles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knowles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Knowles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
King takes a little break here. Knowles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
King has control of an arm but Knowles manages to advance to King's back!
King trying to get back to his feet but Knowles is in full control for now.
King turns into Knowles and is now in his guard.
King trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Knowles is trying to keep King in close.
#T2##SUB#
Knowles looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knowles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knowles has his hands on King's head, controlling the position.
King wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving. #T3#
Knowles has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
King works over Knowles with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knowles holds on and takes a little breather.
King landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Knowles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Knowles's brow. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King advances to half guard. #SUB2#
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knowles is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
King is keen to just control but Knowles is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King tries to stand and escape but Knowles is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knowles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Knowles's guard.
Knowles is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Knowles.
Knowles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King forces his way into half guard.
Knowles trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is nestled in close to Knowles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knowles is not content to let King control the position.
Knowles trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but King manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
King looking to control but Knowles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knowles tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Knowles in real trouble here! The ref calls for Knowles to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zlatan King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ghoochannejhad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Knowles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knowles enables Ghoochannejhad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knowles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghoochannejhad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghoochannejhad trying to control the position from guard on top but Knowles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghoochannejhad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghoochannejhad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad drops back looking for a leg! Knowles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knowles manages to kick Ghoochannejhad off! Ghoochannejhad jumps back into Knowles's guard.
Knowles trying to keep a closed guard but Ghoochannejhad is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knowles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knowles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knowles! #REVR#
Ghoochannejhad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knowles pulls his head out easily.
Ghoochannejhad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad is looking for a triangle but Knowles pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knowles is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knowles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knowles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ghoochannejhad has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Knowles should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ghoochannejhad has tightened it up now! Knowles should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Musa Ghoochannejhad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ammond closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ammond tightens his grip and picks Knowles up, before dumping him to the ground. Knowles manages to land in guard.
Ammond stopping the sweep attempt from Knowles.
Ammond wants to pass the guard but Knowles is keeping the position.
Ammond controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond forces his way into half guard.
Knowles is looking for a sweep. Ammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ammond is pressing down on Knowles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knowles is holding on for now.
Ammond slows the pace down in half guard.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Let's hope that Ammond has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Knowles trying to hold on to Ammond's head to control him but Ammond postures up.
Ammond is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Knowles working for a triangle but Ammond defends it easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knowles is trying to keep Ammond in close.
Knowles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ammond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ammond moves into range and clinches up with Knowles.#BC#
Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ammond has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC#
Knowles manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Knowles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Ammond looking for a triangle here. Knowles is fighting it but it looks tight! Ammond pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Knowles is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wale Ammond!
In his post fight interview, Wale Ammond gave a big smile as he said 'Yes. i knew I can beat this guy.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Trotta throws a low kick, looking for Knowles's leg but Knowles calmly moves out of range.
Knowles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trotta.
Knowles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Trotta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Knowles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Trotta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trotta showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Knowles pushes Trotta off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Trotta has closed the distance and engaged Knowles in a clinch.
#TD2#
Trotta jumps guard.
Knowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Trotta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knowles defends well.
Knowles is working Trotta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trotta looks winded!#T1#
Knowles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knowles is in close to Trotta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles throws a big elbow that misses.
Knowles really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Knowles is working Trotta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Trotta blocks nicely.
Trotta trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Trotta looking for a guillotine here but Knowles defends easily.
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Trotta blocks nicely. #T2#
Knowles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knowles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knowles distracts Trotta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knowles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trotta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knowles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trotta wants to stand up but Knowles is controlling him.
Knowles landing some decent shots from guard.
Knowles lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Trotta has momentary wrist control but Knowles slips an elbow through the middle.
Knowles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knowles postures up and lands a big shot to Trotta's brow.
Trotta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trotta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Trotta working for a triangle but Knowles defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knowles's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Knowles cracks Trotta with a solid left hand.
Knowles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trotta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knowles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trotta's head.
Trotta has momentary wrist control but Knowles slips an elbow through the middle.
Knowles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knowles working some strikes from top position.
Knowles works over Trotta with some ground and pound from guard.
Trotta controls Knowles momentarily but Knowles frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Knowles dominated that round.
That's time! Knowles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knowles tests Trotta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Trotta gets tackled into the cage by Knowles. Knowles maintains the clinch.
Knowles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trotta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Trotta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotta wants to control but Knowles is keeping him busy.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knowles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trotta is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Knowles looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trotta has picked Knowles up and slammed him! Knowles can't keep hold of the triangle and Trotta manages to pass to side control!
Trotta trying to control the position but Knowles is working away.
Knowles wants to control but Trotta postures up.
Trotta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knowles keeps working.
Trotta throws an elbow but Knowles slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knowles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trotta's best efforts.
Trotta wants to take a breather but Knowles is having none of it.
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 control but Trotta is keeping busy.
#T2#
Knowles is refusing to be controlled, as Trotta sits in half guard.
Knowles won't allow Trotta to pass to mount.
Knowles wants to get back to full guard.
Knowles keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trotta tries to clinch but Knowles is having none of it. #T3#
Knowles keeps the fight on the outside.
Franco Trotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trotta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knowles misses with a left hand
letting Trotta counter with a right hand. #TD#
Knowles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Trotta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knowles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trotta wants to improve his position but Knowles is controlling well.
Knowles winds up and cracks Trotta with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Knowles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knowles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knowles working over Trotta with some ground and pound. Trotta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trotta is trying to maintain the position but Knowles is very close to passing his half guard.
Knowles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knowles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Trotta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trotta wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Knowles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trotta tries to clinch but Knowles moves out of range. #TD2#
Trotta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knowles is concentrating on defense, preventing Trotta from advancing position.
Knowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trotta can do to turn this around?
Knowles moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Knowles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trotta is aware though and is defending well.
Knowles controls Trotta momentarily but Trotta frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Knowles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Knowles is looking for a triangle but Trotta pushes his legs off easily.
Trotta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trotta wants to get up but he can't break Knowles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trotta sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trotta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trotta avoids a wild elbow strike from Knowles.
Trotta tries to throw a body punch but Knowles avoids it by throwing Trotta back against the cage.
Trotta is looking to break free of the clinch but Knowles has double underhooks. #TD#
Knowles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Claud Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knowles wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotta wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving. #SUB#
Knowles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knowles is trying to hold Trotta in close to prevent damage but Trotta has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Trotta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trotta stops Knowles from getting back to his feet.
Knowles is staying active underneath Trotta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Trotta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knowles has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trotta is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knowles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trotta.
Trotta is looking to stall here but Knowles recovers full guard. #SUB#
Knowles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trotta defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trotta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Claud Knowles.
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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claud Knowles!
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