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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Kelly drops Knight with a left right combo! Kelly follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Knight has been cut.
Knight tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing, from 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!
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Kelly.
Knight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kelly in side control, throwing shots but Knight defends.
Kelly misses with the ground and pound.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kelly fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Kelly.
Kelly is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Kelly to regain half guard.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SU2#
Kelly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight loses concentration momentarily and Kelly pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Knight crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kelly finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davidson lands in his opponent's guard.
Davidson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davidson advances position into side control!
Knight is pushing Davidson's head away, looking to escape. Davidson manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Davidson tries to score with some ground and pound. Knight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Davidson stands up. #T1##TD2#
Davidson drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Davidson trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davidson.
Davidson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.#T2##SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davidson passes into half guard.
Davidson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Davidson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knight is trying to stand.
#T3#
Davidson controlling the action here.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davidson not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Davidson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Knight is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Davidson looks winded!
Knight blocks the strikes from Davidson.
#SUB#
Knight is looking for a kimura here.
#SU#
Knight gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight shoots in and drives through. Davidson sprawls well.#CL2#
Davidson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Davidson misses with a double jab.
Dave Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Davidson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Davidson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Davidson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dave Davidson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davidson is controlling him. #SU2#
Davidson stands and steps away. Knight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD2#
Davidson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davidson working the strikes but Knight uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knight wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
#SU2#
Davidson stands up and beckons Knight to join him on the feet. #T2##CL2#
Davidson clinches with his opponent.
Davidson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Davidson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Davidson jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Davidson is trying to keep Knight in close.
#T3##SUB2#
Davidson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davidson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Davidson has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davidson controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Knight controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davidson is proving hard to escape from.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Davidson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knight fails with the takedown.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Davidson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Davidson pulls guard.
Knight is looking to stand up but Davidson won't let him.
Knight won't allow Davidson to get back to his feet.
Davidson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to stand but Davidson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Davidson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davidson is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leo Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Davidson clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Davidson holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Davidson jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson's guard.
Knight is working Davidson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is really struggling to control Davidson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Knight gets to his feet - Davidson follows without any prompting.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Davidson shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davidson trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T3#
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson's guard.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knight postures up in Davidson's guard and throws a big left but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leo Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Harvey throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harvey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Harvey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Harvey moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harvey avoids it.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harvey has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harvey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Harvey dives into Knight's guard.#SUB#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Harvey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully. #ES#
Knight has his feet on Harvey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knight.#CL2#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch. #T2#
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight wants a takedown.
#TD#
Knight works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Harvey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harvey has Knight in his guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight tries to stand but Harvey is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.
Harvey being controlled here, momentarily.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Harvey looks winded!
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
Knight wanted to stand there but Harvey had control of the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harvey is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Harvey gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Knight kicks Harvey off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Harvey 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Knight shoots in but Harvey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harvey throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Knight has been cut.#CL2#
Harvey takes the fight into the clinch.
Harvey wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey gets underhooks to prevent Knight's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Harvey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight controlling from the top position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Knight throws an elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knight's guard. Nice move by Harvey!#REVB#
Harvey controlling from the top position.
Harvey trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knight wants to stand but Harvey is controlling the position.
Knight controls Harvey momentarily but Harvey frees himself. #SUB#
Harvey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harvey has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Knight isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harvey stacks Knight on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harvey!#T3#
Harvey taking a breather here.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet.
Harvey postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harvey with the ground and pound but Knight regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Knight gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Harvey stands up from Knight's guard - Harvey perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Harvey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
Harvey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Knight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harvey to the mat! Harvey manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Harvey kicks Knight off and gets to his feet.
Harvey scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Knight shoots in.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Harvey dives in and scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harvey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #T1#
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Harvey defends easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knight wants to stand up but Harvey is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Harvey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Harvey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harvey manages to end up in side control.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
Knight pushes Harvey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harvey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Harvey taking a break here but Knight is having none of it and regains half guard.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Harvey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##TD2#
Harvey shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harvey manages to pass to side control.
Leo Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Harvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harvey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Harvey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Knight gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith pulls Knight in close to prevent any damage.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knight wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.#SUB#
Knight working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
#T2#
Smith wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Smith throws a strike but Knight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight seems keen to control Smith's posture.#SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight is breathing heavily.#TD#
Knight feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knight haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
#CL2#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Knight wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Knight persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leo Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Knight passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Knight working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knight trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight controlling from mount. #T2#
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
Knight unloading with bombs!
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Knight tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Knight content just to control the position here.
Knight prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Knight landing punches.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Knight is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Smith wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knight tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Knight dominated that second round.
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#
Knight shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Knight throws Smith to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Knight drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Knight controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Knight 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.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Knight.#TD#
Knight lands a takedown into guard.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knight prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith pulls Knight in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Knight!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Knight really is a fat lump.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Jackson looks winded!#T1#
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Jackson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
As Jackson looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Jackson throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Knight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight. #T3#
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Knight gets a clinch. #TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Jackson stands and steps away. Knight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knight tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson feints a jab promting Knight to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Knight has been cut.#T4#
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Knight drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Knight stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knight.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Knight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knight shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Thomas Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Knight feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.#SU#
Knight gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #TD#
Knight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Knight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Knight working Jackson over with strikes.
Leo Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Knight seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Jackson pushes Knight off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Knight throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Knight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##ES2#
Jackson has his feet on Knight's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Knight ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Knight fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Knight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Knight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Knight getting side control.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Knight is controlling him well.
Knight throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Jackson has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Jackson tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knight prevents Jackson from standing back up.
#ES2#
Jackson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Knight keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Knight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Jackson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knight has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Knight shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Jackson.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Knight shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leo Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Jackson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Jackson made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Starling instigates a clinch.
Starling digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Starling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight wants to get up but he can't break Starling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Knight gets to his feet - Starling follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Starling gets a takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Starling manages to move to mount!
#SU2#
Starling stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Knight dives in and grabs Starling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starling pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Knight is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Knight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starling pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Starling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Starling slips nicely into half guard.
Starling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU2#
Starling stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Knight to get to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Starling, which made it look bad.
Starling wants to counter with a clinch but Knight pushes him away.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Starling shows good takedown defense.
Starling throws a big counter head kick but Knight avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Starling gets a clinch. #BC2#
Starling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Starling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knight is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Starling pulls Knight into guard.
#SUB2#
Starling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Starling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Starling.#SUB2#
Starling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Starling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight really is a fat lump.#T4##SUB2#
Starling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Starling is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Knight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Starling is trying to defend but Knight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Knight escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Starling quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Starling. #ES#
Knight throws Starling to one side and escapes!
Knight misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Starling counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
Starling prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starling landing knees to the body.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Starling gets control of Knight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Starling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight wants to stand but Starling is controlling his posture from full guard.
Starling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Starling trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Starling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Starling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight wants to stand but Starling has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starling defends well and Knight ends up having to push Starling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Starling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Starling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Starling is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight wants to stand but Starling is controlling the position.
Knight wants to sweep here but Starling controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starling defends well.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Starling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight gets caught flat footed, as Starling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Knight manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starling's guard.
Starling managing to control the position. #T1#
Knight tries to stand but Starling is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starling defends well and Knight ends up having to push Starling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Starling moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Starling jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knight wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving. #ES2#
Starling has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Starling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Starling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Starling working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starling striking from the bottom.
#T3#
Knight tries to stand but Starling is controlling from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Starling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Knight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Starling's half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Starling tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #SU#
Knight decides to stand up.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Starling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Knight scores with a takedown into Starling's guard.#ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Starling is trying to keep Knight in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Starling.
Well Starling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Willis misses with a few strikes there.
Willis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Willis sprawls well.
Willis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Willis misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Willis instigates a clinch.
Willis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight pushes off an throws an elbow but Willis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Willis is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Willis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight looks for a takedown but Willis sprawls well.#CL2#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Willis. Willis maintains the clinch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Willis. #BC2#
Willis manages to break the clinch.
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Willis rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Knight is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Willis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Willis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Willis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis has his hands on Knight's head, controlling the position.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight stays in close to Willis's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A head kick misses from Willis.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Willis gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knight won't allow Willis to get back to his feet.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight distracts Willis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight 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.#SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willis's coach down at Vinny’s Gym *PFC sponsored gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Willis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Willis. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Knight has been cut.#TD#
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.
Willis looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Willis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Willis tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Willis throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Knight colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Willis as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Knight is left battered and dazed whilst Willis and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Willis!
After the big win, Mitch Willis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Knight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bells pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight lands an elbow.
Bells is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Bells being controlled for a moment.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Knight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Bells's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Bells but he's now mounted!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight landing strikes from the mount and Bells is in trouble!
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Knight fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knight punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knight lands a nice shot to the head.
Knight breaks from Bells's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knight putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knight scoring with strikes but Bells is staying in there. #SUB#
Knight with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knight is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bells can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
Knight postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bells looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Bells is rocked!
Knight loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bells scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Knight land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Knight stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Knight!
The defeated Santos Bells had this to say: 'Skeet Skeet Skeet--I knew I shouldn't have went out last night. '.
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