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Event:
OFK 151 - Hilly Vs Sharma
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by The Zealot as he connects with a hook.
Knapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Zealot's hands.
Knapp tests The Zealot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knapp works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knapp dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
Knapp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knapp lands a nice looking body kick.
The Zealot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knapp checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knapp.
Knapp fakes the leg kick and cracks The Zealot in the body.
Knapp throws a nice head kick!
The Zealot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Knapp! The Zealot is backing up but he can't get away as Knapp lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops The Zealot and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Knapp!
An out of breath Jimmy Knapp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
OFK 145 - Urden Vs Tripp
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Dokov.
Knapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dokov throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Dokov rushes Knapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov. #BC2#
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Knapp pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knapp prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Dokov pulls guard successfully.
Knapp controlling from the top position.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Knapp any problems. #T1##ES2#
Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
Knapp misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Dokov drives through and clinches with Knapp against the cage.
Dokov tries a body shot but Knapp blocks it.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land.
Dokov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knapp blocks the elbow strike.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knapp backwards. #T2#
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knapp lands with a right to the head.
Knapp throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Knapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jimmy Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Knapp manages to break the clinch.
Knapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dokov blocks a head kick by Knapp.
#CL2#
Dokov has managed to clinch.
Knapp throws a head punch that misses.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp digs a right hand into Dokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dokov's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Dokov keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Knapp throws a head punch that misses.
Dokov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knapp avoids it.
Knapp is trying to maintain a safe position but Dokov gets an underhook and turns Knapp into the cage.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knapp tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Dokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Dokov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dokov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dokov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knapp.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
Knapp throws the kick towards the body but Dokov avoids it.
Knapp throws a push kick but Dokov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Dokov throws a series of punches but Knapp avoids them all with ease.
Knapp lands a really nice looking cross but Dokov seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Knapp pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dokov dodges the punch combination from Knapp.
Knapp cracks Dokov with an open hand slap.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Knapp circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
Knapp just leaning against Dokov, taking a breather.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knapp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Knapp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dokov avoids it.
Dokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Knapp misses with a kick to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Knapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Knapp throws a front kick that sends Dokov stumbling back into the cage.
Dokov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dokov misses with a few strikes there.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knapp tries to bum rush Dokov with a series of wild strikes but Dokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Dokov fails to land with a series of punches.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knapp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dokov's sensitive parts.
Knapp throws the left hand but Dokov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp working aggressively here.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Knapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Knapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dokov keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
Jimmy Knapp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp tries to circle away but Dokov has him pinned against the cage.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Knapp lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp. #T2#
Knapp misses with some punches.
Knapp wants to break free but Dokov has control.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Knapp.
Knapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
#T3##BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Knapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Dokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Dokov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knapp scoring well with a low kick there.
Knapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knapp's waist but Knapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dokov off to one side.
Knapp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Dokov pushes Knapp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dokov clinches up with Knapp and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp working aggressively here.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Knapp is trying to maintain a safe position but Dokov gets an underhook and turns Knapp into the cage.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Knapp misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Knapp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knapp 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##CL2#
Dokov drives through and clinches with Knapp against the cage.
A short right from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Knapp tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Knapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knapp up against the cage.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knapp up against the cage.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage.
Dokov has a couple of punches blocked by Knapp.
Knapp trying to control the position but instead, Dokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knapp into the cage.
Knapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Knapp tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov is looking for a takedown.
Dokov blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Dokov pulls Knapp into guard.
Knapp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dokov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov keeping moving, preventing Knapp from controlling successfully.
Dokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knapp is one step ahead there.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dokov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Knapp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knapp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dokov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Knapp frees his head nicely. Oh but Dokov has switched to an armbar! Knapp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Doko Dokov!
A relieved looking Doko Dokov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
OFK 135- Asai Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Knapp with the inside leg kick.
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rochester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rochester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Knapp.
Rochester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knapp.
Rochester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant in the buildup to the fight.
Rochester takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rochester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Rochester attempts a counter takedown but Knapp avoids it well and moves away.
Rochester lands with a hook. Knapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Rochester counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp lands with a nice body kick.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rochester.
Knapp staying out of range there.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rochester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knapp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rochester throws a series of punches but Knapp avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick from Knapp, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Knapp slips a straight right by Rochester.
Knapp throws a hook but Rochester avoids it easily.
It looked like Rochester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Knapp is predictable there
and Rochester counters with a nice body kick.
Knapp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rochester.
A head kick misses from Knapp.
Knapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Rochester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Knapp coming out on top.
Knapp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rochester takes one on the button.#ROC2#Rochester is rocked!
Rochester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Rochester misses the target.
Oh Rochester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rochester throws a big shot that misses.
Rochester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knapp momentarily.
Rochester seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp misses with a leg kick
letting Rochester counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Knapp cracks Rochester with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rochester looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knapp finish him?
#T2#
Crunch! Knapp slams his shin into Rochester's torso.
Rochester gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Knapp!
A very excited looking Jimmy Knapp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 131 - Graves Vs plutov
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Knapp stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
Knapp has Hussain pressed against the cage, preventing Hussain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hussain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Hussain misses.
Knapp throws a jab when Hussain was well out of range.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knapp keeps Hussain at a distance using the push kick.
Hussain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Knapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain walks into a jab.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussain scores with a jab. Knapp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knapp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Knapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussain lands a right hook to the body.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Knapp.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Knapp.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.
Hussain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussain is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Hussain looks for the body kick but Knapp saw that one coming.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Knapp finds it's way through Hussain's defenses.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Sloppy strikes from Knapp. Those never looked like landing.
Hussain throws a push kick but Knapp slaps the foot to one side.
Knapp feints a jab promting Hussain to slip. Knapp then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hussain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knapp misses with a leg kick.
Hussain connects with a body shot.
Jab from Hussain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Knapp throws a right and a left that Hussain avoids nicely.
Hussain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Knapp.
Hussain slips a jab and a cross from Knapp.
Knapp stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Knapp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knapp.
Knapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Knapp blocks a jab.
Knapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussain.
Hussain checks a leg kick.
Hussain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knapp takes a step back to recover.
Hussain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knapp momentarily.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Hussain had a free shot at his head there.
Hussain throws a solid leg kick but Knapp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussain.
Hussain blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Knapp.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knapp.
Hussain misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knapp - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knapp cracks Hussain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Knapp lands the left hand.
Hussain blocks the body kick.
A left and a right from Knapp both land. Nice combination.
Knapp throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Hussain.
Knapp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hussain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Good leg kick by Hussain.
Knapp tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knapp. That's going to slow Hussain down.
Hussain tries to clinch but Knapp moves out of range.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain thumps Knapp with a low kick.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Hussain's body.
Knapp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussain.
A swing and a miss from Hussain.
Knapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Hussain with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
#BC#
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Knapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain tries to clinch up.
Knapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Knapp scores with a push kick.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Knapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussain throws a hook to the side of Knapp's head but Knapp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Knapp slams his shin into Hussain's torso.
Knapp looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Knapp.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Knapp misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Hussain moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knapp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knapp tests Hussain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
#CL#
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease.
Hussain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hussain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knapp manages to avoid it.
Knapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
Knapp swings for the body but Hussain moves out of range.
Knapp thuds a left hand into Hussain's body.
Knapp scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp pushes Hussain away with a front kick.
Knapp feints and then cracks Hussain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussain down.
Hussain thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hussain cracks Knapp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knapp scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain. Knapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Knapp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Knapp cracks a nice hook into Hussain's ribs.
Hussain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knapp scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hussain. Knapp shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hussain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knapp throws a shot to the body.
Hussain connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Knapp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hussain if he has to take too many more of those.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. Knapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Knapp both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
A lazy left from Knapp finds it's target.#T2#
Hussain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp staying out of range there.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
Knapp works Hussain's body with a nice hook.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp connects with a leg kick.
Hussain swings widly with a right hand
and Hussain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knapp throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain throws the left hand but Knapp avoids the punch easily.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp looks to land a body kick but Hussain moved away.
Hussain moves out of range of the body kick from Knapp.
Hussain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussain rather than just go for the knockout.
Knapp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussain is looking to chop away at Knapp's legs.
Knapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Hussain tries to clinch but Knapp is having none of it.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Hussain had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knapp tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knapp keeps control of Hussain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Hussain moves into range and clinches up with Knapp.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Hussain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp fakes the leg kick and cracks Hussain in the body.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp scores with a shot to the body.
Knapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Hussain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knapp doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussain blocks the leg kick.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Knapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Knapp circles away.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain.
Hussain works the jab nicely.
Knapp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain with a nice cross.
Knapp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knapp can pounce on him.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Knapp thumps Hussain with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knapp in his tracks.
Hussain scores with a nice head shot.
Knapp lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Knapp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Knapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
That's time! Hussain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hussain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
Knapp follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knapp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Knapp scores with a kick to the body.
Hussain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Knapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Hussain.
Hussain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
Knapp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knapp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knapp. Hussain shrugs it off though. #CL#
Hussain darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.#T1#
Hussain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knapp has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Good leg kick by Hussain. #CL#
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain misses with a hook. Knapp ducked under it nicely.
Knapp scores with a kick to the body.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Knapp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knapp throws a leg kick but Hussain checks it.
Knapp slips under a jab from Hussain.
That kick from Knapp tenderised Hussain's leg. Hussain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain lands with a cross.
Hussain throws a body kick that misses.
Knapp scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Knapp is avoiding it.
Knapp throws a hook but Hussain blocks it.
Hussain darts in trying to clinch
and Knapp counters with a nice body kick.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knapp avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Knapp ducks right into an uppercut from Hussain.
Hussain throws out a leg kick but Knapp moves out of range and Hussain only half commits.
Knapp scores with a hook to the body. Hussain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Hussain forces Knapp back against the cage and clinches.
Knapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussain's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain. #BC2#
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hussain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knapps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knapp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hussain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knapp takes one on the button.
Knapp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Hussain closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knapp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hussain moves out of range as Knapp throws a body kick.
Knapp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hussain.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Knapp looks for the body kick but Hussain saw that one coming.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knapp.
Knapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussain!
#T4#
Hussain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knapp throws a nice head kick!
Hussain wants to clinch up but Knapp keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hussain closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Knapp looks to land a combination but Hussain avoids it well.
Knapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knapp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussain. Hussain obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knapp lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussain throws a low kick but Knapp moves out of range easily.
Hussain misses with a body punch
and Knapp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Knapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knapp 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Knapp!
A very excited looking Jimmy Knapp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Holloway blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Knapp misses with a body kick.
Knapp lands with a straight right. Holloway didn't see that one coming.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Knapp's knee but Knapp avoids it well. #CL#
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Knapp back into the cage.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
#T1#
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knapp backwards. #BC2#
Knapp breaks from the clinch.
Knapp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp slips under a jab from Holloway.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway digs a good hook to Knapp's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Holloway lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Holloway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knapp. That did some damage!
Holloway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holloway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knapp scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway tests Knapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
A little feinted left hand from Holloway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holloway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knapp.
Nice defenses there by Holloway.
Knapp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
Holloway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holloway with a hook.
Holloway thumps Knapp with a low kick.
Knapp throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.#CL#
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Holloway.
Knapp misses with some punches.
#BC#
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holloway works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Knapp dips to his left and cracks Holloway with an uppercut!
Holloway slips under a jab from Knapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Holloway gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Knapp tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knapp is stalling here.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway digs a right hand into Knapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knapp's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Knapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knapp looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Holloway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Holloway digs a right hand underneath Knapp's ribcage. Knapp let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holloway tries a body shot but Knapp blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Holloway presses Knapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knapp prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Knapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Holloway has Knapp pressed against the cage, preventing Knapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Holloway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Knapp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway throws a body punch but Knapp moves out of range.
Knapp throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.#CL#
Knapp gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Knapp tries to stall but Holloway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knapp tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knapp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holloway works on Knapp's body with a couple of short punches.
Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knapp or not.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Knapp controls his hands.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway keeps control of Knapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
A shot in the inside from Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Knapp controls his hands.
Holloway lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Knapp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holloway avoids it.
Knapp missing with knees to the body.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knapp or not.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knapp or not. #T3#
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holloway presses Knapp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knapp missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Holloway swings for the body but Knapp moves out of range.
Holloway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knapp's corner calls for a 1-2. Knapp obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holloway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Knapp ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
A little jabbing left from Knapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knapp moves away.
Knapp throws a big counter head kick but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Holloway misses.
Knapp thows a body kick. Holloway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knapp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knapp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Knapp misses its intended target.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Knapp.
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knapp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
Holloway lands a slapping body shot.
Knapp looks for the body kick but Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knapp scores with a jab.
Holloway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Knapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Knapp misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Knapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holloway.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knapp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holloway lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
Knapp throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holloway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Holloway clinches. #T1#
Knapp is trying to maintain a safe position but Holloway gets an underhook and turns Knapp into the cage.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway works on Knapp's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Holloway.
Holloway pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Knapp blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Come on Knapp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch but Holloway keeps him there for the moment.
Holloway blocking some punches.
#T2#
Knapp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Holloway.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knapp tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Holloway.
Holloway blocks an uppercut.
Holloway digs a right hand into Knapp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knapp's gas tank.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway is working Knapp over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Knapp takes a shot to the head.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway lands a body punch.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Holloway is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Knapp is out of range.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knapp.
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knapp throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knapp avoids it.
Holloway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knapp takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knapp misses with a kick to the body.
Knapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holloway scores with a punch to the head.
Knapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Holloway darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holloway is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway. #T4#
Knapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
Knapp trying to land knees to the body.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knapp looking to stall.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Holloway.
Jimmy Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holloway 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 118 - Mustonen Vs Bagwis
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knapp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick there by Knapp.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Knapp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Knapp.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell throws a hook but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonnell is wise to it.
McDonnell with a jab.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
McDonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knapp misses with the combination.
A big right from Knapp misses.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knapp scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Knapp feints a jab promting McDonnell to slip. Knapp then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonnell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
Knapp lands with a cross.
McDonnell lands with a right hand. #CL#
McDonnell gets a clinch.
Knapp trying to stall but McDonnell improves his position.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
A short left from McDonnell.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
Knapp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonnell.
Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
Knapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell trying to land knees to the body.
McDonnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knapp is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp managing to block the knees to the body from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell pushes Knapp back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McDonnell.
Knapp letting McDonnell take a breather here.
Knapp avoiding damage as McDonnell throws knees to the body.
McDonnell lands a body punch.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knapps head.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knapp's elbow.
Knapp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
A short left from McDonnell.
Knapp misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knapp tries to circle away but McDonnell has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
McDonnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knapp taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knapp wants a takedown.
Ger McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Knapp.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
McDonnell trying to land knees to the body.
Knapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land.
The referee calls for McDonnell to work.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
McDonnell stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp wants to take the fight to the mat but McDonnell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knapp is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
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!
Knapp is trying to break the clinch but McDonnell has him pressed against the cage.
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
McDonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knapp backwards.
Knapp has McDonnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McDonnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonnell prevents it.
Knapp looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell slows down the pace here.
Knapp being controlled against the cage.
McDonnell missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knapp pushes McDonnell away with a front kick.
Jab, jab by Knapp - just one landing.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Knapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
It looked like McDonnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Knapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp looks to land a combination. McDonnell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Knapp moved out of range.
Knapp is looking for the big counter here.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knapp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Knapp tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knapp blocks a jab.
Knapp stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Knapp throws a body kick that misses.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Knapp saw that one coming.
Knapp throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Knapp misses with a combination
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Knapp scores with a spinning back kick!
Knapp scores with a kick to the body.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Knapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Knapp throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Knapp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell slips a jab from Knapp.
Knapp is looking to slow McDonnell down with leg kicks. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Knapp, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonnell ducks right into an uppercut from Knapp.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Knapp looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knapp with a nice calf kick.
Knapp misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
McDonnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knapp moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Knapp.#T4#
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Knapp misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Knapp slips the punch.
A lazy left from McDonnell finds it's target.
Knapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Knapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knapp misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
Knapp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Knapp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell throwing a counter right hand but Knapp manages to avoid it.
Knapp misses with an uppercut.
Knapp fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by McDonnell there.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Knapp
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Knapp throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Knapp moved out of range.
Knapp looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knapp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
Knapp counters with a body kick.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Knapp misses with a left hand
and McDonnell scores with a counter punch that sends Knapp to the canvas! McDonnell smells blood - he's punishing Knapp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Knapp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ger McDonnell!
Ger McDonnell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 112 - Do Urden vs Kriel
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Knapp throws a series of punches but Struss avoids them all with ease.
Knapp with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Orion Struss has been cut.
Good exchange - Knapp coming out on top.
A low kick from Knapp misses
and Struss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp lands a glancing blow to the side of Struss's head.
Struss throws a combination that misses
and Knapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Struss is rocked!
Struss misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Struss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Knapp connects with a body shot.
Knapp lands a nice shot that snaps Struss's head back.
Knapp lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Struss head around and knocks him out cold! Knapp hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Knapp! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Knapp tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hanzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Hanzo successfully pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanzo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanzo trying to control the position here.
Knapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Knapp trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanzo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Knapp
Hanzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knapp has his foot on Hanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
Knapp wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hanzo not doing much here.
Knapp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Knapp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knapp manages to get to full guard.
Knapp seems keen to control Hanzo's posture.#T2#
Knapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knapp is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knapp swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
Knapp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knapp told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Knapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.#SUB2#
Knapp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Knapp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knapp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knapp looking to control but Hanzo passes into half guard.
Knapp tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Knapp wants to get back to full guard.
Knapp is trying to control but Hanzo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Knapp
Knapp tries to hold on but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knapp is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Hanzo controlling his opponent.
Knapp is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanzo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanzo (8) vs (0) Knapp
Hanzo keeps control of the position easily here as Knapp tries to buck him off.
Knapp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hanzo working for the choke.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Knapp trying to control the action but Hanzo just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
Knapp keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Knapp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanzo is not going to allow Knapp to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanzo controlling the positon.
Knapp is trying to break free.
Knapp is still trying to improve position.
Knapp trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Knapp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knapp.
Knapp just trying to survive but Hanzo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
#T10#
Knapp wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Knapp wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanzo gets his hands free.
Hanzo controlling the position well here. Knapp rolled but Hanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Knapp tries to roll but Hanzo sticks to his back.
#T11#
Knapp trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
Hanzo is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off.
Hanzo controlling well, preventing Knapp from escaping the position.
Hanzo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knapp turns into Hanzo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (8) vs (2) Knapp#T12#
Knapp trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom.
Knapp passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (8) vs (5) Knapp#SUB2#
Knapp tries for a kimura but Hanzo is defending well.
Knapp wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy. #T13#
Hanzo manages to get back to half guard.
Hanzo controlling the position well.
Knapp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knapp is looking to take a break and control but Hanzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Hanzo gets full guard.
Knapp wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Knapp is looking to pass into half guard but Hanzo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanzo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (10) vs (5) Knapp#SUB2#
Knapp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Hatori Hanzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega drives through and clinches with Knapp against the cage.
Knapp has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Knapp has managed to clinch.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knapp pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ortega has managed to clinch.
Knapp has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knapp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega wants a takedown.
#TD#
Knapp has picked Ortega up - he's going for a ride! Knapp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knapp (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knapp to get the leverage.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Knapp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knapp trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away. #SUB#
Knapp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Knapp eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knapp is working away from the top position though.
Knapp prevents Ortega from improving his position.#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Knapp has control of the leg.
Ortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knapp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knapp's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knapp (2) vs (4) Ortega#T4##SUB2#
Knapp fending off the submission attempt from Ortega.
Knapp wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Knapp showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Knapp is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Ortega trying to control momentarily.
Knapp breaks Ortega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knapp (4) vs (4) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Knapp controlling him for the moment.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Knapp from controlling successfully. #T6#
Knapp looking to pass the guard.
Knapp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (7) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knapp (9) vs (4) Ortega#SUB#
Knapp is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ortega is surviving well by controlling Knapp's body position as best he can.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7##SUB#
Knapp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knapp looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Knapp's attempts to control the action.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Knapp looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortega defends it well. #T8#
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Knapp's attempts to control the action.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Ortega tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away. #T9##SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay.
Ortega wants to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Knapp tries to control but Ortega wriggling away.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Knapp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Knapp has control of Ortega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Knapp prevents Ortega from getting the reversal.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knapp is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Ortega won't allow Knapp to pass to mount.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Knapp maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ortega could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Knapp has cracked it and Ortega is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Knapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Knapp! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thumper Impala !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
Knapp is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knapp prevents it.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Impala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Impala pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala swats away the attempt to clinch by Knapp.#CL#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala wants to take the fight to the mat but Knapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Impala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Impala wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp feinted with a counter takedown.
Impala keeps the fight on the outside.
Impala wants to counter the offense by Knapp and move into the clinch position.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knapp has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Impala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala pushes Knapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Impala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Knapp goes for a takedown attempt but Impala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Impala after a bit of a struggle.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knapp prevents it.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala has closed the distance and engaged Knapp in a clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
Impala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Impala is defending well.
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Knapp clinches up with Impala and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Knapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Impala 's takedown attempt.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Impala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T5#
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Impala 's takedown attempt.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Impala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Impala looks winded!
Knapp tries to clinch up but Impala circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Impala rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Impala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Impala prevents it.
Impala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Impala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T6#
Impala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Impala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala moves into the clinch.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Impala prevents it.
Knapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Impala stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Impala has Knapp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knapp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Knapp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knapp (2) vs (0) Impala
Knapp wants to free his trapped foot but Impala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Impala is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Impala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knapp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Knapp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knapp sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Knapp seems to be looking for submissions.
Knapp not doing much here.
#T8#
Impala is concentrating on defense, preventing Knapp from advancing position.
Knapp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Impala ! Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (5) vs (0) Impala
Knapp wants to control the pace but Impala is squirming around nicely.
Impala stops Knapp from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Knapp trying to control but Impala is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Knapp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Impala is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Impala wants to control but Knapp is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Impala is keeping him at bay.
Knapp seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Impala is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Impala defends it well. #SUB#
Knapp is trying to work for a kimura but Impala is defending well.
#SUB#
Knapp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Impala is looking for a sweep. Knapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knapp wants to pass to mount but Impala is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knapp in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Knapp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Impala sees it coming and defends easily.
Impala is not content to let Knapp control the position.
Impala tries to roll over but Knapp keeps him under control.
Impala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Knapp passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (8) vs (0) Impala #T12#
Knapp avoids the attempt from Impala to control.
Knapp fails to take his opponent's back.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Impala tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Impala tries to reverse the position but Knapp maintains control.
Knapp trying to control but Impala is having none of it.
Knapp is looking to work his way around to Impala 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Impala wants to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.#SUB#
Knapp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knapp content just to control the position here.
Impala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Impala tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Impala is desperately trying to improve his position but Knapp has a good base and remains in mount.#T14##SUB#
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Knapp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Impala turns into him and now he's in Knapp's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knapp (8) vs (2) Impala
Knapp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knapp is trying to control the position but Impala postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Impala trying to control but Knapp is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knapp takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Thumper Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'awww man off to retirement i go for reals i work at the gym to no gains, and 0-7 just says it all. '. |
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Event:
OFK 98 - Dokov Vs Kriel
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ridgewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knapp. Knapp obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgewood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knapp moves away.
That kick from Knapp tenderised Ridgewood's leg. Ridgewood is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knapp. That's going to slow Ridgewood down.
Knapp moves away from the strike by Ridgewood.
Knapp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgewood has time to react.
Knapp misses with a wild combination.
Ridgewood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgewood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knapp to score with a decent uppercut.
Knapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgewood.
Knapp blocks a jab.
Knapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Ridgewood connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Ridgewood throws a looping overhand right but Knapp ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Knapp.
Nice uppercut lands for Knapp. That snapped Ridgewood's head back.
#ROC2#Ridgewood is rocked!
Knapp thumps Ridgewood with a low kick.
Oh Ridgewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridgewood looks up at the clock. Bad move! Knapp lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ridgewood. Knapp pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Knapp! |
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Event:
FJCP 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Makarenko gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the cage.
Boleslav Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko lands with a nice combination. Knapp backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Knapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarenko lands a really nice looking cross but Knapp seems unphased.
Makarenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Knapp.
Knapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp tries to counter with a takedown but Makarenko is quick to defend against it.
Knapp slips a jab from Makarenko.
Knapp tries to clinch there but Makarenko circles away.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Makarenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Knapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knapp tries to clinch
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Knapp does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Knapp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
Knapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makarenko.
Makarenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Knapp avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Knapp instigates a clinch.
Knapp jumps guard but Makarenko stands there with Knapp around his waist. Knapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Makarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Makarenko catches Knapp right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Makarenko.
#T2#
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Knapp is just out of range.
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!
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
Makarenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Makarenko. No joy for Knapp on that attempt.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Makarenko misses.
Knapp attempts a counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it well and moves away.
Knapp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boleslav Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Knapp throws a series of punches but Makarenko avoids them all with ease.
Makarenko misses with a looping left.
Makarenko throws a jab when Knapp was well out of range.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knapp manages to avoid it.
Makarenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knapp is looking to clinch.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Makarenko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knapp.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Makarenko pushes him off.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko throws a hook but Knapp blocks it.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knapp momentarily.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Knapp avoids nicely.
Knapp avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Knapp misses the target.
Knapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makarenko's waist but Makarenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knapp off to one side.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko misses with a straight right.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knapp moves away.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Knapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Knapp fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boleslav Makarenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Knapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Knapp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Makarenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makarenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knapp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makarenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knapp is looking to clinch.
Makarenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Knapp. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makarenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp slips under a jab from Makarenko.
Knapp appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makarenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.#ROC2#Knapp is rocked!#T1#
Makarenko drops Knapp with a naaaaasty hook - Knapp is in real trouble here! Makarenko dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boleslav Makarenko!
An intense looking Boleslav Makarenko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey, Mr. Ashbourne! Top 10 yet, boss?!'. |
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