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Event:
GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A big right from Addams misses.
Jesperro Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knudsen throws a series of punches but Addams moves out of range.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Knudsen connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Addams defending well as Knudsen loads up on a big left hand.
Addams tries to clinch there but Knudsen circles away.
#T1#
Knudsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Jesperro Knudsen has been cut.
Knudsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Addams counters with a nice uppercut.
Knudsen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Addams! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fester Addams!
Fester Addams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knudsen.
Scott with the counter takedown but Knudsen avoids it easily.
Knudsen darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Scott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Scott lands a couple of digs.
Knudsen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knudsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Knudsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Knudsen is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knudsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knudsen is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knudsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knudsen.
Knudsen stops Scott from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knudsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knudsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott is trying to stand.
#SU#
Knudsen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
Knudsen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knudsen has one foot on Scott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Knudsen goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperro Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knudsen is trying to stall.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Knudsen's takedown attempt.
Knudsen is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Scott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Scott.
Scott scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knudsen is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knudsen has hold of Scott's hands but Scott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Scott working Knudsen over with strikes.
Scott is nestled in close to Knudsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Scott there.
Knudsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knudsen trying to control here.
Scott landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Scott.
Scott winds up and cracks Knudsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knudsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knudsen taking some punishment here, with Scott in his half guard.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scott slips a nice elbow through Knudsen's hands, connecting with Knudsen's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knudsen throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knudsen's guard.
Knudsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
Knudsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott wants to control from the top but Knudsen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knudsen's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott trying to control but Knudsen is working from the bottom.
Scott working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knudsen's head.
Scott works over Knudsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knudsen's head.
Scott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyron Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott lands a couple of digs.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott postures up and lands a big shot to Knudsen's brow.
Knudsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knudsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knudsen's head.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knudsen 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.
Scott scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB#
Knudsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott is working Knudsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott chips away with some ground and pound.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound.
Scott postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knudsen 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.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knudsen's head.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott controlling from the top position. #T4#
Scott chips away with some ground and pound.
Scott works over Knudsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Knudsen is rocked!
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott stands up over Knudsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott lands a couple of elbows.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Knudsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knudsen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Scott counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Knudsen is in trouble here! Scott pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Tyron Scott! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Knudsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cezar closes the distance and clinches.
Cezar is trying to pull guard but Knudsen has him pressed against the cage.
Cezar tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsen avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsen is trying to pull guard but Cezar has him pressed against the cage.
Knudsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cezar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Cezar gets control of Knudsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cezar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cezar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen tries to stand but Cezar is controlling from the bottom.
Knudsen trying to control but Cezar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Knudsen stays in close to Cezar's body and controls the position.
Knudsen wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Cezar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knudsen is now in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Knudsen is working for a kimura but Cezar is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Knudsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cezar is looking for a sweep. Knudsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cezar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cezar dives in for a single leg takedown but Knudsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cezar scores with a hook.
Cezar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cezar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knudsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Knudsen pushes Cezar up against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cezar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperro Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cezar fails with a takedown attempt.
Knudsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Knudsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Cezar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Cezar drives through and clinches with Knudsen against the cage.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Cezar won't allow it.
#BC#
Knudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cezar to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Cezar with that takedown attempt.
Knudsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cezar tries to avoid it but Knudsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cezar to the ground. Cezar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cezar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsen gets underhooks to prevent Cezar's takedown attempt.
Knudsen stops a takedown attempt from Cezar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Cezar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cezar as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Knudsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cezar sprawls well initially but Knudsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knudsen prevents Cezar from standing back up.
Cezar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Knudsen throwing shots but Cezar is blocking nicely.
Cezar tries to roll over but Knudsen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cezar trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Knudsen is taking a breather. Cezar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cezar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cezar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knudsen dives in and grabs Cezar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cezar pushes down on Knudsen's head and hops out.
Cezar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knudsen defends well and Cezar ends up having to push Knudsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knudsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cezar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesperro Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cezar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knudsen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cezar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cezar shoots in looking for a takedown. Knudsen tries to sprawl out of it but Cezar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knudsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL#
Knudsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cezar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cezar sprawls well. Cezar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knudsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Knudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cezar defends well and Knudsen ends up having to push Cezar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Cezar tries to counter it with a takedown but Knudsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knudsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cezar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cezar is trying to pull guard but Knudsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Cezar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knudsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cezar tries to pull guard but Knudsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knudsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Knudsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knudsen has Cezar pressed against the cage, preventing Cezar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cezar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knudsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cezar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cezar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knudsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Cezar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Cezar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cezar wants to clinch
and Knudsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cezar shoots in and drives through. Knudsen sprawls well.
Knudsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knudsen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cezar clinches. #TD2#
Cezar jumps guard.
Knudsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cezar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juliusz Cezar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knudsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Cezar, which made it look bad.
Knudsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Knudsen darts in and clinches Cezar up against the cage.
Knudsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cezar is defending well.
Knudsen just leaning against Cezar, taking a breather.
Cezar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knudsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knudsen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Cezar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Knudsen throws a wild body kick that Cezar sees coming a mile off.
Cezar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knudsen checks a low kick from Cezar.
Knudsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knudsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jesperro Knudsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliusz Cezar.
Cezar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cezar closes the distance and clinches up with Knudsen, looking for a takedown. Cezar pushes Knudsen against the cage but Knudsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen tries to counter by clinching up but Cezar breaks away and moves out of range.
Cezar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knudsen scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Knudsen.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cezar dives in and grabs Knudsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes down on Cezar's head and hops out.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cezar but Cezar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Knudsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cezar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Cezar instigates a clinch. #TD#
Knudsen jumps guard and drags Cezar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cezar trying to control but Knudsen is working from the bottom.
Cezar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB#
Knudsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cezar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Cezar stands up and waves to Knudsen to follow him. #CL2#
Cezar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knudsen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Knudsen jumps guard and drags Cezar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Cezar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cezar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Cezar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cezar dives in and grabs Knudsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes down on Cezar's head and hops out.
Knudsen has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cezar has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesperro Knudsen.
I think Cezar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Juliusz Cezar!
Juliusz Cezar wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1032 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Bombardini lands with a kick to the temple. Knudsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knudsen fails to land the takedown.
Bombardini tries to counter with a takedown but Knudsen is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Bombardini.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown but Knudsen shows good takedown defense.
Knudsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bombardini sprawls well. He's pushed Knudsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bombardini throws a quick counter head kick but Knudsen was just out of range.
Bombardini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bombardini misses with a double jab
and Knudsen counters with a solid body kick.
Knudsen tries to clinch up but Bombardini circles away and keeps his distance.
As Knudsen tries to get set, Bombardini tries to push him back and clinch up but Knudsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Bombardini shoots in but no luck this time.
Knudsen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Knudsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bombardini wants to get back to striking at distance but Knudsen won't allow it.
#BC2#
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Knudsen - just one landing. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Bombardini.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Bernardo Bombardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesperro Knudsen.
Knudsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombardini as he jumps to the side.
Bombardini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bombardini misses with a takedown
and Knudsen counters with a three punch combo that has Bombardini backing up. Bombardini nods at Knudsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Knudsen scores with a leg kick.
Bombardini shoots for a takedown but Knudsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knudsen. #T2#
Bombardini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knudsen defends it nicely.
Bombardini is breathing heavily.
Knudsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombardini counters with a series of strikes. Knudsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bombardini tries to clinch there but Knudsen circles away.
#CL2#
Knudsen rushes Bombardini and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Knudsen pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bombardini is one step ahead there.
Knudsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Knudsen 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.
Bombardini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knudsen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombardini wants to stand up but Knudsen is controlling the position.
Bombardini throwing shots but Knudsen is blocking nicely.
Knudsen is looking to escape.#SUB#
Bombardini is trying to work for a kimura but Knudsen is defending well.
#SUB2#
Knudsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Knudsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bombardini.
Knudsen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesperro Knudsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knudsen throws a low kick but Bombardini moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Knudsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bombardini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Knudsen clinches up with Bombardini and pushes him back against the cage.
Bombardini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bombardini goes for a takedown attempt but Knudsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knudsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bombardini is looking for a counter combo.
Bombardini wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombardini throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Bombardini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knudsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Knudsen misses.
Bombardini leaves Knudsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Knudsen instigates a clinch.
Bombardini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Bombardini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bombardini is looking to clinch but Knudsen is avoiding it.
#T2#
Knudsen darts in looking for a takedown but Bombardini gets double underhooks and turns Knudsen into the cage.
Bombardini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knudsen circles away.
Despite the aggression on Knudsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bombardini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Knudsen there.
Bombardini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knudsen sprawls well. Knudsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bombardini gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Knudsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knudsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bombardini avoids it really well and circles away.
Knudsen is looking to slow Bombardini down with leg kicks. #T3#
Bombardini tries for a takedown but Knudsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knudsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knudsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bombardini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Knudsen.
Knudsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knudsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Bombardini throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Knudsen with that takedown attempt.
Bombardini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knudsen.
Bombardini shoots in but Knudsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Knudsen misses with a wild combination.
Bombardini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knudsen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bombardini scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Knudsen darts in and clinches Bombardini up against the cage.
Knudsen can't get the takedown.
Knudsen gets underhooks to prevent Bombardini's takedown attempt.
Bombardini tries to pull guard but Knudsen won't allow it.
#BC2#
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
Knudsen darts in looking for a takedown but Bombardini gets double underhooks and turns Knudsen into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knudsen throws a body punch but Bombardini moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesperro Knudsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bombardini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knudsen tries to avoid it but Bombardini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knudsen to the ground. Knudsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bombardini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knudsen.#TD2#
Bombardini tries to sprawl but Knudsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bombardini has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Knudsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Bombardini back against the cage.#TD2#
Knudsen pulls guard successfully.
Knudsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Knudsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bombardini passes into side control.
#SUB#
Bombardini is trying to get an arm triangle but Knudsen is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bombardini is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bernardo Bombardini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knudsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bombardini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knudsen is looking to escape. #SUB#
Knudsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bombardini.
Knudsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bombardini looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bombardini thowing shots but they're missing.
Knudsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bombardini thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Bombardini there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bombardini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knudsen is trying to escape the mount.
Bombardini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bombardini avoids the attempt from Knudsen to control.
Knudsen is squirming around, avoiding Bombardini's attempts to control the action.
Bombardini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bombardini throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Knudsen is squirming around, avoiding Bombardini's attempts to control the action.
Bombardini blocks Knudsen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Knudsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Bombardini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knudsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Jesperro Knudsen!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Jesperro Knudsen!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jesperro Knudsen!
Jesperro Knudsen wins by unanimous decision! |
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