Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 375
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Hawthorne tries for a takedown but Knudsvig circles away easily
enabling Knudsvig to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but Knudsvig keeps it at a distance.
Hawthorne wants to clinch
and Knudsvig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knudsvig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Knudsvig lands a big uppercut and Hawthorne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hawthorne looks OK. Knudsvig waves Hawthorne back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Cohen Hawthorne has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig is looking to land body kicks.
Knudsvig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knudsvig circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawthorne! Knudsvig lets Hawthorne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hawthorne is rocked!#T1#
A head kick by Hawthorne misses
and Knudsvig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking. #KD2#
Knudsvig cracks Hawthorne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hawthorne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Knudsvig finish him?
Oh Hawthorne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawthorne looks to clinch
and Knudsvig counters with a left to the body.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily. Knudsvig doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hawthorne staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hawthorne doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
A very excited looking Torbjørn Knudsvig 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.

Event: DMMA 365 Prix v McIntyre
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Ebe misses with a jab to the body
and Knudsvig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knudsvig ducks under a wild hook from Ebe.
Knudsvig needs to keep his hands up - Ebe had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Ebe.
Knudsvig scores with a spinning back kick!
Ebe lands a two punch combo.
Knudsvig lands a really nice looking cross but Ebe seems unphased.
Knudsvig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ebe in his tracks. #T1#
Knudsvig lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ebe takes a step back to recover.
Knudsvig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ebe manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ebe misses.
Ebe misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Knudsvig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ebe moves out of range as Knudsvig throws a body kick.
Ebe lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Knudsvig does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Knudsvig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ebe avoids a kick to the body.
Ebe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knudsvig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ebe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knudsvig circles away quickly and effectively.
Knudsvig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knudsvig throws a hook but Ebe avoids it easily.
Ebe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Knudsvig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knudsvig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ebe.
Ebe throws a sloppy body shot
letting Knudsvig counter with a right hand.
Ebe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knudsvig takes a swing at Ebe's ribcage but misses.
Knudsvig moves out of range as Ebe strikes.
Knudsvig appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Ebe misses with a wild combination.
Ebe throws a hook but Knudsvig blocks it.
It looked like Knudsvig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knudsvig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe throws a jab but it's blocked by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knudsvig misses the target.
Ebe slips a straight right by Knudsvig.
Ebe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Torbjørn Knudsvig will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ebe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Knudsvig
and Ebe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Knudsvig is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knudsvig misses the target.
Ebe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knudsvig was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ebe misses.
Ebe lands with a hook. Knudsvig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Knudsvig.#T1#
Ebe ducks under a wild hook from Knudsvig.
Despite the aggression on Ebe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knudsvig looks to land a body kick but Ebe moved away.
Ebe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knudsvig moves away from the strike by Ebe.
Torbjørn Knudsvig is winning the standup battle so far.
Ebe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knudsvig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knudsvig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knudsvig throws a hook but Ebe avoids it easily.#T2#
Ebe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knudsvig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ebe thinking.
Knudsvig cracks Ebe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Knudsvig's head but Knudsvig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Knudsvig.
Ebe sizes up Knudsvig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ebe ducks under a wild hook from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Knudsvig moves out of range of the strikes.
Knudsvig is looking to counter punch.
Ebe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ebe misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ebe! Knudsvig lets Ebe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
Knudsvig staying out of range there.
Knudsvig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ebe defending well as Knudsvig loads up on a big left hand.
Knudsvig seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ebe stuns Knudsvig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Knudsvig is just out of range.
Ebe throws a sloppy body shot
and Knudsvig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knudsvig moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe throws a hook but Knudsvig blocks it.
Ebe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knudsvig throws the left hand but Ebe avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torbjørn Knudsvig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Ebe'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ebe cracks Knudsvig with a good jab.
Knudsvig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ebe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ebe drops Knudsvig with a naaaaasty hook - Knudsvig is in real trouble here! Ebe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 355 Okoro v Kluz
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zurauskas wants to clinch but Knudsvig slips to the side
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knudsvig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knudsvig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zurauskas. Zurauskas obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Zurauskas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knudsvig did well to prevent Zurauskas getting side control.#SUB#
Zurauskas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zurauskas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knudsvig is controlling Zurauskas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB#
Zurauskas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knudsvig is refusing to be controlled, as Zurauskas sits in half guard.
Knudsvig is looking to control Zurauskas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knudsvig avoid being mounted?
Knudsvig might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zurauskas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knudsvig wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knudsvig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Zurauskas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Zurauskas wants to work for an arm triangle but Knudsvig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zurauskas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knudsvig! #SUB#
Zurauskas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knudsvig can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knudsvig is squirming around, avoiding Zurauskas's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB#
Zurauskas has control of Knudsvig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knudsvig regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Zurauskas is working for a guillotine from mount but Knudsvig frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Zurauskas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Zurauskas working for a guillotine from mount but Knudsvig is in no mood to give up. #T4##SUB#
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine from mount but Knudsvig is having none of it.
Knudsvig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zurauskas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zurauskas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knudsvig wants to hold on but Zurauskas pushes him away.#SUB#
Knudsvig defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zurauskas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zurauskas moves to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
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#
Zurauskas throws a head kick that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a stiff right hand.
Zurauskas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zurauskas throws a shot from downtown. Knudsvig moves away and avoids it.
Knudsvig steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas is looking to slow Knudsvig down with leg kicks.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knudsvig ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knudsvig can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Knudsvig as he checks the leg kick.
Zurauskas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Zurauskas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knudsvig's head.
Zurauskas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knudsvig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Zurauskas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knudsvig under the eye.
Knudsvig lands with an overhand left.
Zurauskas throws a leg kick but Knudsvig sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knudsvig! But no joy.
Knudsvig has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Knudsvig misses.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knudsvig sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Zurauskas misses with a body shot.
Zurauskas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knudsvig throws a body punch but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knudsvig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knudsvig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zurauskas throws a jab when Knudsvig was well out of range.#CL#
Zurauskas forces Knudsvig back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zurauskas jumps guard but Knudsvig stands there with Zurauskas around his waist. Zurauskas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zurauskas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knudsvig lands a shot to the body.
Knudsvig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zurauskas wants to break free but Knudsvig has control.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knudsvig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Zurauskas blocks it.
Zurauskas misses with a punch on the inside.
Zurauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knudsvig.
A left hand lands to the body for Knudsvig.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knudsvig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zurauskas prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
Zurauskas is trying to pull guard but Knudsvig has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulius Zurauskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsvig works on Zurauskas's body with a couple of short punches.
Knudsvig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zurauskas backwards.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
Knudsvig lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Zurauskas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Zurauskas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knudsvig crunches a lovely knee into Zurauskas's ribcage.
Knudsvig unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zurauskas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knudsvig is unloading with more strikes now! Zurauskas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
An out of breath Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL 12
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Nikolau misses with a hook. Knudsvig ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau connects with a jab.
Nikolau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knudsvig will feel that in the morning.
Knudsvig takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Knudsvig gets tackled into the cage by Nikolau. Nikolau maintains the clinch.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Knudsvig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knudsvig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knudsvig is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Knudsvig's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Knudsvig blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau gets through Knudsvig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Knudsvig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Knudsvig controls his hands.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knudsvig's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Knudsvig fails to land.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knudsvig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Knudsvig blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knudsvig lands an uppercut.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Knudsvig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knudsvig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Knudsvig scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land. #T2#
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsvig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knudsvig has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Knudsvig controls the action.
Knudsvig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsvig throws a head punch that misses.
Knudsvig has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Knudsvig blocks it.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Knudsvig.
A short right from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with some punches. #T3#
Nikolau digs a right hand into Knudsvig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knudsvig's gas tank.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Knudsvig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Knudsvig misses with the head strike.
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Knudsvig tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Knudsvig back against the cage.
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Knudsvig's ribcage. Knudsvig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
A short right from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Knudsvig swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Knudsvig throws a head punch that misses.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knudsvig struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsvig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau 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#
Knudsvig avoids the body shot from Nikolau. #CL#
Knudsvig moves into range and clinches up with Nikolau.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig lands an uppercut.
Knudsvig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knudsvig.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knudsvig fails to land.
Knudsvig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsvig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau. #T1#
Knudsvig misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knudsvig's elbow.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knudsvig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Nikolau is leaning against Knudsvig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Knudsvig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knudsvig.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knudsvig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Nikolau as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knudsvig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Knudsvig's head.
Knudsvig misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Knudsvig tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Knudsvig back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knudsvig fails to land.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Knudsvig's head.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knudsvig backwards.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolau is working Knudsvig over against the cage.#T3#
Nikolau gets through Knudsvig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the side of Nikolau's head.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knudsvig backwards.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knudsvigs head.
Knudsvig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knudsvig takes a shot to the head.
Nikolau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knudsvig.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Knudsvig controls his hands.
Knudsvig takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Knudsvig with a big uppercut! Knudsvig tries to clinch up but Nikolau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Knudsvig to the mat! Knudsvig covers up and Nikolau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL 9
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Knudsvig loads up on a big right hand but Jacira slips the punch.
Nice cross by Knudsvig.#CUT#It looks like Aqissiac Jacira has been cut.
Knudsvig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knudsvig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jacira misses with a body shot.
Knudsvig throws a hook but Jacira avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacira. Knudsvig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knudsvig misses with a body shot.
Knudsvig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacira swats away the attempt to clinch by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig looks for the body kick but Jacira saw that one coming.
Torbjørn Knudsvig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacira lands with an uppercut that bounces Knudsvig off the cage and back into range.
Jacira 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.
A big left from Jacira misses.
Knudsvig lands a head kick. Jacira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jacira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacira scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Knudsvig gets caught flat footed, as Jacira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Jacira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knudsvig seems keen to control Jacira's posture.
Jacira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knudsvig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacira on the ground.
Jacira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacira throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacira throwing strikes from guard but Knudsvig blocks nicely.
Jacira throwing strikes from guard but Knudsvig blocks nicely.
Jacira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacira throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacira distracts Knudsvig with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacira lands a couple of digs.
Knudsvig is breathing heavily.
Jacira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jacira working the ground and pound.
Knudsvig dodges the ground and pound from Jacira.
You can see the frustration on Knudsvig's face as Jacira controls the position. #T3#
Jacira advances to full mount.
Jacira is landing with some decent strikes but Knudsvig is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knudsvig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knudsvig tries to get out of the position.
Jacira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jacira prevents Knudsvig from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Jacira there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jacira with the ground and pound from mount.
Knudsvig taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Knudsvig that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jacira lands a big shot to the head and Knudsvig winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira!

Event: RFL 7 - Pack Followers
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Thompson throws a body punch but Knudsvig moves out of range.
Knudsvig throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knudsvig!
Thompson happy to just control the position for now.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thompson working the ground and pound but Knudsvig is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knudsvig keeps working.
Thompson throws an elbow but Knudsvig slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thompson cracks Knudsvig with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knudsvig keeps working.
Knudsvig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
The ground and pound from Thompson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Knudsvig tries to bench press Thompson off him but Thompson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson trying to control the action but Knudsvig is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knudsvig is not content to let Thompson control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knudsvig is avoiding damage well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knudsvig counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knudsvig slips under a jab from Thompson.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Knudsvig as Thompson shoots in.
It looked like Knudsvig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Knudsvig is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knudsvig is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Knudsvig keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knudsvig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Knudsvig is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Knudsvig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson jabs Knudsvig right on the nose. Knudsvig blinks but takes it well.
Knudsvig seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knudsvig checks a leg kick.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knudsvig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knudsvig but Knudsvig pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knudsvig's head backwards.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Knudsvig to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knudsvig moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torbjørn Knudsvig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Danga de danga de dang - Knudsvig scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Knudsvig misses. #T2#
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knudsvig misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knudsvig counter with a right hand.
Knudsvig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knudsvig throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torbjørn Knudsvig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Knudsvig's head back. #TD2#
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Knudsvig's guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knudsvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Knudsvig trying to control the position.
Thompson pushes down on Knudsvig's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knudsvig wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Knudsvig is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson trying to control the action but Knudsvig is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knudsvig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knudsvig with a jab.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Knudsvig, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Knudsvig against the cage but Knudsvig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Knudsvig counters with a low kick, right behind Thompson 's knee.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knudsvig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Knudsvig is out of range.
Knudsvig scores with a head kick. Thompson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Knudsvig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knudsvig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knudsvig cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Knudsvig gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Knudsvig tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Knudsvig moved out of range nicely.
Thompson cracks Knudsvig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.#T1#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knudsvig throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Knudsvig backpedaling.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knudsvig swivels and escapes.
It looked like Knudsvig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torbjørn Knudsvig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knudsvig swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Knudsvig scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knudsvig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knudsvig scrambles back to his feet.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Knudsvig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knudsvig was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
An attempted straight right counter from Knudsvig misses the target.
Knudsvig walks into a left hand.
Knudsvig ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Knudsvig connects with a leg kick.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knudsvig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knudsvig misses with a straight right.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Knudsvig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knudsvig there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Knudsvig.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Knudsvig's head back.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Knudsvig throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thompson slips a jab from Knudsvig.#T4##TD2#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Knudsvig is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Knudsvig's guard.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knudsvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knudsvig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knudsvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torbjørn Knudsvig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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 Torbjørn Knudsvig.
I think Thompson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thompson!
A relieved looking Scott Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Bass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knudsvig.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bass is defended easily by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass.
Bass tries to clinch up but Knudsvig circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knudsvig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sam Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bass drives through and clinches with Knudsvig against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knudsvig obliges.
Knudsvig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Knudsvig lands a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bass is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a good knee to the midsection. Bass won't want to take too many of those.
Knudsvig lands with a short shot to the head.
Bass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knudsvig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bass drops his hands momentarily and Knudsvig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick from Knudsvig.
Jab by Knudsvig.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Knudsvig cracks Bass with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bass looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Knudsvig finish him? #ROC2#Bass is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sam Bass has been cut.#T2#
Knudsvig plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bass to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bass just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
A relieved looking Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Ojo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Ojo.#CL#
Knudsvig has closed the distance and engaged Ojo in a clinch.
Knudsvig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ojo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knudsvig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Ojo controls the action.
Knudsvig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ojo's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knudsvig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ojo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Ojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ojo throws a right hand that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knudsvig tries to move into range but Ojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ojo moves away from the strike by Knudsvig.
Ojo throws a jab when Knudsvig was well out of range.
Knudsvig throwing a counter right hand but Ojo manages to avoid it.
Ojo misses with a hook to the body
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Ojo throws a right and a left that Knudsvig avoids nicely.
A jab from Ojo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Knudsvig. That snapped Ojo's head back.
Ojo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ojo scores with a hook.
Ojo throws a nice looking combination but Knudsvig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojo misses with an uppercut.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Donk. Ojo catches Knudsvig right on the button with a cross.
Knudsvig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knudsvig throws a body punch but Ojo moves out of range.
Ojo misses with a combination
and Ojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knudsvig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knudsvig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Knudsvig's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ojo scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ojo, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Ojo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knudsvig misses with a looping left.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut.
Ojo misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Ojo.
Knudsvig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojo.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ojo throws a big shot that misses.
Knudsvig is looking to counter punch.
Knudsvig scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ojo.#T4#
Knudsvig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ojo throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig drops his hands momentarily and Ojo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ojo misses with an uppercut. Knudsvig saw that one coming.
Ojo stalks Knudsvig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knudsvig's face. Knudsvig staggers backwards, shaken.
Ojo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ojo lands with a good body shot.
Ojo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ojo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knudsvig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knudsvig lands a jab to the nose.
Ojo misses the shot to the body.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obi Ojo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ojo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knudsvig moves out of range as Ojo throws a body kick.
Ojo lands with a kick to the temple. Knudsvig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Knudsvig is rocked!
Obi Ojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Ojo. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ojo.
Ojo steps in with a hook that catches Knudsvig right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ojo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Knudsvig looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Ojo!
A very excited looking Obi Ojo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Knudsvig tries to move into range but Yarmalenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsvig scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarmalenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knudsvig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Knudsvig clinches with his opponent.
Yarmalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko. #T1#
Yarmalenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knudsvig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko is pressed against the cage. Knudsvig pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Yarmalenko! Two more big strikes from Knudsvig and Yarmalenko crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Knudsvig scores with a body shot.
Knudsvig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardin.
Hardin walks into a straight right hand from Knudsvig.
Hardin misses with a left hand
and Hardin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Knudsvig.
Hardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Knudsvig as he connects with a hook.
Knudsvig scores with a body shot.
Hardin misses with a right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knudsvig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardin misses with an uppercut
letting Knudsvig counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsvig motions for Hardin to come forward. Knudsvig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knudsvig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A good leg kick by Knudsvig.
Jab by Knudsvig.
Hardin misses the body punch
and Knudsvig counters with a thumping low kick.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut.
Hardin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardin cracks Knudsvig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Knudsvig does it's job there.
Knudsvig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from Hardin lands.
Knudsvig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Hardin misses.
Knudsvig needs to keep his hands up - Hardin had a free shot at his head there.
Knudsvig lands with a right hand.
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!
Knudsvig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Hardin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig connects with a nice looking jab.
Knudsvig throws a looping overhand right but Hardin ducks down to avoid it.
Torbjørn Knudsvig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Knudsvig tenderised Hardin's leg. Hardin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knudsvig staying out of range there.
Knudsvig tries a low kick but Hardin avoids it.
Knudsvig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knudsvig throws out a counter right but Hardin avoids it with no problem.
Hardin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knudsvig throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardin.
A swing and a miss from Hardin.
Jab from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig slips a jab from Hardin.
Hardin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Knudsvig misses with a looping left.
Knudsvig slips a straight right by Hardin.
Knudsvig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardin with a body shot.
Hardin lands a nice looking body shot.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the body.
Knudsvig works the jab nicely.
Knudsvig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knudsvig staying out of range there.
Hardin ducks right into an uppercut from Knudsvig.
Hardin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knudsvig throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knudsvig moves away.
Knudsvig throws out a counter right but Hardin avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Hardin's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
The fighters circling - Knudsvig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knudsvig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardin walks into a stiff left hand from Knudsvig.
Hardin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knudsvig.
Hardin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knudsvig.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knudsvig.
Knudsvig throws a low kick but Hardin moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardin misses the target.
A good leg kick by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hardin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torbjørn Knudsvig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knudsvig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hardin gets tackled into the cage by Knudsvig. Knudsvig maintains the clinch.
Knudsvig throws an elbow that misses.
Hardin is trying to break free.
Hardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsvig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knudsvig lands an elbow that stopped Hardin in his tracks for a moment.
Knudsvig misses with some punches.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike.
Hardin pushes Knudsvig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardin misses with some punches.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Hardin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land. #BC#
Hardin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knudsvig scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Knudsvig. #T1#
Knudsvig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Knudsvig is predictable there
letting Hardin counter with a right hand.
Hardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knudsvig is just out of range.
Knudsvig misses with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a stiff right hand.
Knudsvig takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Knudsvig is rocked!
Knudsvig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knudsvig is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardin finish him?
BAM! Hardin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Knudsvig like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). John Wesley Hardin!
A very excited looking John Wesley Hardin 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.

Event: RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Cake misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Cake's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knudsvig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knudsvig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knudsvig was well out of range. Poor timing from Cake.
Cake doesn't manage to clinch there - Knudsvig circles away.
Cake misses with a body punch
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Cake cracks a nice hook into Knudsvig's ribs.
Knudsvig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cake misses the shot to the body.
Cake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knudsvig counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Cake closes the distance and pushes Knudsvig back into the cage.
Knudsvig wants to break free but Cake has control.
Cake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cake fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knudsvig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cake gets through Knudsvig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cake. Knudsvig does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Cake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knudsvig or not.
Cake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knudsvig blocking some punches.
Cake wants to stall.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Cake misses with a body punch.
Cake has a couple of punches blocked by Knudsvig.
Cake avoiding damage as Knudsvig throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knudsvig. #BC2#
Knudsvig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cake throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cake! Knudsvig lets Cake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Cake is rocked!
Cake misses with a right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Cake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cake is breathing heavily.
Knudsvig darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cake's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Knudsvig before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
Torbjørn Knudsvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Ritola misses.
Knudsvig takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Torbjørn Knudsvig has been cut.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knudsvig throwing a counter right hand but Ritola manages to avoid it.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knudsvig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ritola throws the kick towards the body but Knudsvig avoids it.
Knudsvig wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsvig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ritola throws a shot to the body.
Ritola tries to land a body kick
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knudsvig misses the target.
Knudsvig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Ritola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A lazy left from Knudsvig finds it's target.
Ritola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knudsvig counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Knudsvig's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ritola misses with a hook
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Ritola throws a leg kick
and Knudsvig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ritola.
Ritola misses with a left hand #CL#
and Knudsvig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Knudsvig avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsvig avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsvig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsvig avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsvig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritola or not.
Knudsvig scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritola looks winded!
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsvig avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig working Ritola over with knees to the body.
Knudsvig crunches a lovely knee into Ritola's ribcage.
Knudsvig lands a knee to the body.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Good body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig digs a right hand underneath Ritola's ribcage. Ritola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Knudsvig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsvig working Ritola over with knees to the body.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Knudsvig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Knudsvig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knudsvig lands an elbow that stopped Ritola in his tracks for a moment.
Knudsvig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knudsvig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Knudsvig.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Knudsvig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knudsvig is defending well for now.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsvig managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Knudsvig lands a right hand.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knudsvig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsvig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Knudsvig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torbjørn Knudsvig dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Knudsvig lands a left and a right that send Ritola crashing to the mat, dazed. Knudsvig thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ritola throws an off balance right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a huge right that knocks Ritola out cold! Knudsvig is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
A very excited looking Torbjørn Knudsvig 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.#CL2#
Knudsvig tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knudsvig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Knudsvig.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knudsvig is defending well.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Knudsvig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Knudsvig.
Peterson looks winded!
Knudsvig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Knudsvig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig taking a breather.
Knudsvig scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Knudsvig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peterson's defenses.
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Knudsvig lands a shot to the body.
Peterson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Peterson's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knudsvig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Jake Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knudsvig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knudsvig - that landed with a thud.
Knudsvig lands with a right to the head. #CUT#Jake Peterson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knudsvig.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Knudsvig lands a left hand. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Diesel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sour Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Knudsvig ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diesel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knudsvig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knudsvig.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Knudsvig checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig walks into a left hand.
Knudsvig connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diesel. That's going to slow Knudsvig down. #T1#
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Diesel backs off Knudsvig throws a huge counter combo but Diesel manages to avoid it all.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knudsvig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knudsvig! But no joy.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Knudsvig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Knudsvig has managed to clinch.
Knudsvig lands with a left to the head.
Knudsvig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
Diesel working aggressively here. #T2#
Knudsvig landing knees to the body.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to work over Knudsvig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Knudsvig has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Knudsvig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsvig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Knudsvig.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knudsvig scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Knudsvig controls the action. #T3#
Knudsvig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig lands a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Knudsvig digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a left hand.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Knudsvig digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Nice body punch from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig presses Diesel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knudsvig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knudsvig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knudsvig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diesel's defenses. #ROC2#Diesel is rocked!#T4#
Knudsvig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Knudsvig.
Knudsvig pushes Diesel against the cage. Knudsvig is working some dirty boxing. Knudsvig pushes off with a quick right hook! Diesel goes down! Diesel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knudsvig moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 3
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
Trece fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trece looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trece tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Trece.#TD2#
Thomas has picked Trece up - he's going for a ride! Thomas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thomas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Trece's temple. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trece doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas .
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Trece knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trece is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trece is trying desperately to improve position.
Trece is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Trece looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB2#
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Trece is having none of it.
Thomas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thomas controlling the pace for now.
Trece tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas content just to control the position here.
Trece really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas !

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