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Event:
SSSD 55: Gazersky/Lima
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight tries to clinch
and Red counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Red has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Red is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Red has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Red.
Jack Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Red.
Red is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Red just leaning against Knight, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Knight is trying to trip Red. He has hold of a leg but Red is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knight persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Red is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Red is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Red keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Red shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red.
Red throws a right and a left that both miss.
Red throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Red gets a clinch.
Red has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Red is fighting off a takedown attempt but Knight is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Red to the mat. Red regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wanted to stand there but Red had control of the position. #T3#
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Red is retaining full guard.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Red seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Red.
Red misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Red is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Red trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Knight will probably get the nod.
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#
Red dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Knight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Red closes the distance and clinches.
Knight has Red pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Red manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight is trying to drag Red to the mat but Red just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Red tries to score a body lock takedown but Knight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Red misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Red manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Red working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Red is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Red stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Jack Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Knight has Red pulled in close to control his posture.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Knight is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Red avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Red tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Red.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Red breaks the clinch.
Red tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knight throws a series of punches but Red avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Red gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Red jumps guard but Knight turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Red pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Red darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.#T3#
Knight avoiding damage.
Knight looking for a takedown. #TD#
Knight gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Red is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Red avoid being mounted?
Knight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Red is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Red is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Red is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Red has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Red has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Red's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Red closes the distance and clinches.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Red will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Red is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Red circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Red has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Red tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knight prevents Red from breaking the clinch.
Red tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight has Red pressed against the cage, preventing Red from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red tries to clinch
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Red thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Red gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Red misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Red fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight leaves Red with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.
Red changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Red manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight leaves Red with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Red scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Red fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Red, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.#CL2#
Red forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Red is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Red jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Red gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Red stuffs the takedown.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Red shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Red misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Red.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Red sprawls well. Red wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Red lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Red instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Red is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks. #BC2#
Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Red sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Red comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Red 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Red!
An out of breath John Red 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:
SSSD 50: Erenberg/Aspirin
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Meier shoots in.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Meier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Jack Knight has been cut.
Meier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Meier fights it but they end up in guard.
Meier pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meier throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Meier has been cut.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Meier up against the cage.#TD#
Meier has hold of one of Knight's legs. Knight is fighting the takedown attempt but Meier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meier is aware though and is defending well.
Knight wants to control the position but Meier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Meier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight 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.#SUB#
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Meier.
Knight is controlling Meier's trapped leg to prevent Meier from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Meier is looking for submissions but instead, Knight has regained full guard.
Knight wants to sweep here but Meier controlling him for the moment.
Knight pulls Meier in to control the position. #SU#
Meier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier swinging wildly here.
Meier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Meier working a defensive guard here.
Meier being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Meier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Meier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Meier is trying to control the position but Knight postures up. #T4##SUB#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight postures up in Meier's guard and throws a big left but Meier blocks it. #SUB#
Meier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Meier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meier is breathing heavily.
Meier trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meier misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Knight has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Meier do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight gets his hands free as Meier looks to control.
Meier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Meier wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Meier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knight. #T1#
Meier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meier avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Meier looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is taking a breather. Meier 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.
Eric Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meier gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.
Knight postures up.
Meier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Knight wants to pass the guard but Meier is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Knight drives through and clinches with Meier against the cage.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meier tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##TD2#
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight advances to mount.
Knight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Meier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meier.
Meier misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Meier tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Meier kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Meier tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Knight is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meier can't fight it off and eventually Knight manages to take the fight to the floor. Meier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Meier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD2#
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meier was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Knight stands up and waves to Meier to follow him.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Meier's head back.
#T2##CL2#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Meier jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meier wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Meier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Meier working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Meier working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
#SUB#
Meier has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.#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.#SUB#
Meier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Meier working for submissions but it's allowed Knight to get to half guard.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Knight! |
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Event:
SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Snakovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Snakovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Snakovic pushes him off.
Snakovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrei Snakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Snakovic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snakovic lands in his opponent's guard.
Snakovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight 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.#T1#
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight is looking to sweep but instead, Snakovic has passed into half guard.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Snakovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snakovic lands a nice short elbow.
Snakovic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Snakovic won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Snakovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Knight's face.
Snakovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Knight looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Snakovic raining down shots from the mount!
Snakovic lands a couple of good shots and Knight has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snakovic lands shots from the back.
Snakovic throwing damaging strikes from the back! Knight could be in trouble here!
Snakovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Knight 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.
Snakovic trying to control momentarily.
Snakovic lands a shot to the head.
Snakovic lands a series of strikes from the back and Knight goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Snakovic! |
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Event:
SSSD 39: Shewmaker/Ori
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tromp throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
Tromp looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tromp is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tromp down to the mat. Tromp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tromp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tromp misses with a two punch combination.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tromp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight stays in close to Tromp's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tromp can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight trying to control the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tromp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donal Tromp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Tromp is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Tromp's guard.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Tromp has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Tromp is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Knight forces Tromp back against the cage and clinches.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tromp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tromp tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tromp up against the cage.
A short right from Knight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Knight manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tromp on his heels. He'll look to pass Tromp's guard now, I'm sure.
Knight passes Tromp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Knight decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Knight is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tromp can't fight it off and eventually Knight manages to take the fight to the floor. Tromp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tromp is wriggling around but Knight manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Knight 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.
Tromp is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knight passes to side control.
Knight controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tromp can do to turn this around?#T3#
Knight works to advance to full mount. Tromp defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Knight is working for a guillotine from mount but Tromp frees his head quite easily.
Knight controlling his opponent.
Knight putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knight content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
Knight is staying tight to Tromp's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Knight wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tromp, who protects the arm well.
Knight remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tromp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Knight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Knight decides to stand back up. #TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Tromp off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donal Tromp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knight takes a little break here. Tromp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knight tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Knight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tromp taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knight remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually Zakrzewski drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Zakrzewski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Zakrzewski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Knight is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zakrzewski to the mat. Zakrzewski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakrzewski, not yet.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SU2#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakrzewski.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Knight pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Knight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zakrzewski prevents Knight from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knight is staying tight to Zakrzewski's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Knight landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zakrzewski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zakrzewski being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Knight tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zakrzewski's legs.
You can see the frustration on Zakrzewski's face as Knight controls the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakrzewski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Knight gets the takedown into side control.
The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Knight decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zakrzewski!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight 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##TD2#
Knight gets the takedown into side control.
Knight cracks Zakrzewski with a big right hand but Zakrzewski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Zakrzewski is rocked!#SU2#
Knight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Zakrzewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Knight clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jack Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Knight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zakrzewski seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Knight has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zakrzewski regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Knight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zakrzewski wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Knight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zakrzewski, up you get! #TD2#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight gets to his feet and stands over Zakrzewski, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zakrzewski felt that one! Knight unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zakrzewski from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Knight! |
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