Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C395: Jiang vs Traumen III
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Valverde throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley slips a jab from Valverde.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valverde's guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet but Knightley passes into half guard. #REVR#
Knightley stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knightley prevents Valverde from standing back up. #T1#
Knightley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knightley working over Valverde with some ground and pound. Valverde looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
Valverde is not content to let Knightley control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knightley content to control rather than advance.
Valverde is not content to let Knightley control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knightley.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Knightley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Knightley as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Knightley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valverde's guard.
Valverde keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully. #T3#
Knightley is stalling in the full guard.
Knightley stops Valverde from standing up.
Valverde keeping full guard, as Knightley tries to pass.
Knightley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valverde's guard.
Knightley stops Valverde from getting back to his feet. #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.
Knightley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valverde defending well though.
Knightley stops Valverde from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valverde jabs Knightley right on the nose. Knightley blinks but takes it well.
Knightley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valverde is fending him off so far but Knightley persists. Nope, Valverde circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body kick there by Valverde.#TD2#
Knightley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knightley throwing strikes from guard but Valverde blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Valverde keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley'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.#R2#
Good leg kick by Valverde.
Knightley missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knightley looks to clinch
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knightley lands in his opponent's guard.
Valverde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Knightley looking to pass the guard.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
Knightley throwing strikes but missing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valverde wants to stand but Knightley is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valverde throws a hook but Knightley avoids it easily.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Knightley with that takedown attempt.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Knightley. #BC#
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valverde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valverde wants it to stay on the feet.
Valverde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valverde throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range. #TD2#
Knightley drives through with a takedown into Valverde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valverde is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Knightley dives into side control.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Valverde is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Knightley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valverde is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valverde is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Knightley laying and praying for a moment but Valverde takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valverde defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knightley in particular looking to stall.#ES#
Valverde pushes Knightley off and gets back to his feet.
Knightley scores with a jab to the head.
Knightley doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde throws a hook but Knightley avoids it easily.#TD2#
Knightley dives in and scores a takedown into Valverde's guard.
Knightley won't allow Valverde to get back to his feet.
Knightley pushes down on Valverde's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knightley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valverde tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valverde to the ground. Valverde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valverde swivels and escapes.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Valverde sprawls well.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.#CL2#
Knightley clinches up against the cage.
Knightley working aggressively here.
A short left from Knightley.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Knightley.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Knightley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valverde can't fight it off and eventually Knightley manages to take the fight to the floor. Valverde looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Valverde wants to stand but Knightley is controlling the position.
Knightley stays in close to Valverde's body and controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knightley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Knightley has closed the distance and engaged Valverde in a clinch.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Valverde tries to break free but Knightley pushes him back against the cage.
Knightley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knightley misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knightley eats them both and turns towards Valverde to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valverde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valverde lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Knightley cracks Valverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knightley wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Valverde as Knightley shoots in.
Valverde lands with a good body shot.#T4#
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!
Knightley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Knightley.
Valverde throws a counter high kick but Knightley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knightley lands a nice looking body shot.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Valverde is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Knightley tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knightley to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Knightley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knightley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valverde is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knightley is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Knightley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knightley throws a strike aimed at the side of Valverde's head but Valverde avoids it well.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.

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 Bethania Valverde.
I think Valverde has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C390: Cheese vs Adofo
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Knightley moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley misses with an uppercut.
Knightley goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Ze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Knightley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knightley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Knightley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has Knightley pulled in close to control his posture.
Knightley pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Knightley is controlling the pace.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knightley.
Knightley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is not content to let Knightley control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ground and pound from Knightley.
Knightley working the head and body with strikes.
Knightley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knightley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Knightley controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Knightley moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#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.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knightley controls his hands.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knightley lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Knightley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Knightley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knightley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knightley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Knightley's legs - danger averted.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Knightley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knightley is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Knightley thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Knightley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has hold of Knightley's hands but Knightley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Knightley prevents Smith from improving his position.#T3#
Knightley works his way into side control.
Knightley working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Knightley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knightley.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Knightley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Knightley wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Knightley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley slips under a jab.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Knightley lands.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knightley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knightley lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it. #CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
Knightley misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Knightley tries to clinch up.
Knightley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knightley off to one side.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
A big right from Smith misses.
Knightley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knightley somewhat.
Knightley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knightley with a poor takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knightley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knightley fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley fails to land the takedown.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Knightley gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Knightley is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knightley.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knightley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knightley somewhat.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Knightley moved out of range.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Knightley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knightley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knightley 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C383: Dorado vs Jones III
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Knightley checks the leg kick.#CL#
Knightley darts in and clinches Walton up against the cage.
Walton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land.
Walton prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Walton controls his hands. #BC2#
Walton breaks from the clinch.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walton.
Walton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knightley tries to clinch up.
Knightley darts in looking for a takedown but Walton gets double underhooks and turns Knightley into the cage.
Walton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Knightley goes for a takedown attempt but Walton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knightley walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knightley blocks a head kick by Walton.
Knightley lunges at Walton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walton's hand.
Knightley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley with a poor takedown
and Knightley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Walton connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walton.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley shoots and misses
and Walton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walton, as that shot connected.
Knightley throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton clobbers Knightley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Walton's corner calls for a 1-2. Walton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knightley's hands.#TD#
Knightley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knightley lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley looking to sit in guard and control but Walton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Knightley working a defensive guard but Walton manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Walton controls the position from side control.
Knightley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Walton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Knightley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Walton controlling his opponent.
Walton trying to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Walton is trying to control here but Knightley has managed to regain half guard.
Walton is looking to take a break and control but Knightley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Knightley trying to hold on to Walton's head to control him but Walton postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Knightley is looking for a sweep. Walton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walton tries to stand and escape but Knightley is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob Walton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knightley.
Knightley misses with the ground and pound.
Knightley working away.
Knightley trying to control the action but Walton is working from the bottom.
Jim Bob Walton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knightley connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley is trying to ground and pound but Walton uses the momentary lack of control by Knightley to regain half guard.
Knightley throws a strike but Walton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Knightley passes into half guard.
Knightley wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Walton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walton.
Knightley is looking to work some ground and pound but Walton has wrist control.
Knightley throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knightley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walton is keeping the position for now.
Knightley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walton 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.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Walton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knightley stopping the sweep attempt from Walton.
Walton keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD#
Knightley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Walton!
Walton wants to get back to his feet but Knightley is dominant here and he's now got Walton's back!
Knightley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Knightley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Knightley softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Knightley is riding his opponent, not letting Walton buck him off.
Walton can't escape the position.
Walton is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Knightley off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Knightley controls the position.
Knightley wants to control the position but Walton frees himself and scrambles - Knightley manages to regain control in side control.
Knightley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walton keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley working the ground and pound from side control.
Knightley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walton as he jumps to the side.
Knightley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walton defends well and Knightley ends up having to push Walton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walton slips a straight right by Knightley.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walton swivels and escapes.
Walton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knightley on the side of the head.
Walton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walton takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Knightley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Walton sprawls and moves away.
Walton wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knightley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley shoots and misses
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Walton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knightley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knightley misses the target.
Knightley scores with a nice head shot.
Walton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Walton throws a big shot that misses.
Walton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Walton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walton.
Walton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walton stuffs the takedown.
Walton flicks out a counter leg kick but Knightley steps away.
Walton just misses with a punch to the body.
Jim Bob Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walton lands a nice hook to Knightley's body. Knightley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Knightley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Knightley is keen to just control but Walton is a slippery customer.
Knightley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Knightley wants to control but Walton is keeping him busy.
Walton is looking to improve his position.
Knightley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walton tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Knightley controlling the action here.#T3#
Knightley is trying to control the action in half guard but Walton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walton with a hook.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walton keeps the fight on the outside.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walton.
Walton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Walton keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knightley throws a sloppy body shot
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Knightley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walton to the mat! Walton manages to get full guard. #T4#
Knightley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knightley throwing strikes but missing.
Knightley 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.
Walton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Bob Walton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walton 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob Walton!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jim Bob Walton waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C375: Chai vs Shida
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
And Green responds with a good body kick, but Knightley manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Green trying to hold on to Knightley's head to control him but Knightley postures up.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knightley.
Knightley thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is controlling Knightley's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Knightley is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Green controlling the position for now.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knightley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Green!
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Knightley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Knightley.
Knightley working the ground and pound effectively.
Knightley misses with a head shot.#T3#
Knightley wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knightley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Knightley looking to ground and pound but Green is blocking nicely.
Green tries to hold on but Knightley postures up.
Knightley throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
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.

Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
That's time! Knightley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Knightley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knightley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knightley moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.#CL#
Knightley moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Knightley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses with some punches.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green slips a jab from Knightley.#T1#
Knightley with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Green misses.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Knightley throws a big shot that misses.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knightley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Knightley punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green looks for the body kick but Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Knightley takes one on the button.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Lester Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knightley.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knightley misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knightley darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Knightley into the cage.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Knightley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knightley showed some decent athleticism there.

Green kicks Knightley off and gets back to his feet.
Lester Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Green misses.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley tries a body shot but Green blocks it. #T3#
A hook to the body from Green.
Knightley tries to stall but Green uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Green is trying to push Knightley away but Knightley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Knightley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Green.
Green wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Green can't break the clinch.
Knightley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Knightley controls his hands.
Good body shot from Knightley.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knightley or not.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knightley's elbow.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knightley misses with some punches.
Green misses with some punches. #T4#
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knightley.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Flynn Knightley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knightley misses with a body punch.
Knightley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knightley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Green's efforts to push away.
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Green blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Knightley.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Green breaks from the clinch.
Knightley tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Green 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Green jabs at Knightley's body.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Knightley. Knightley gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Green. #CL#
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green lands an uppercut.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Green.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Knightley.
Knightley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knightley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knightley tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knightley working aggressively here. #T1#
Knightley misses with some punches.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knightley.
Knightley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Knightley to work.
Nice body punch from Knightley - that landed with a thud.
Knightley stalling in the clinch.
Knightley working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Knightley tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Knightley back against the cage.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Knightley.
Knightley is working Green over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knightley is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Knightley controls the action. #T2#
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Green.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land.
Green blocking some punches.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Green blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knightley's elbow. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green scores with a push kick.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Knightley catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Knightley misses with an uppercut
and Knightley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knightley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Knightley wants to clinch
letting Green counter with a right hand. #T3#
Green tried to score with a low kick but Knightley checks it.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lands with a right hand.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Knightley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knightley moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Knightley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knightley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green is trying is best to control the position here.
Knightley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knightley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Green 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lester Green!
An out of breath Lester Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C369: Saitoh vs Queiroz
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Knightley tries to clinch
letting Bashir counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Good shot there by Knightley.
Bashir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knightley.
Bashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashir.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Knightley fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Bashir misses the target.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Knightley there.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashir's head.
Bashir works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bashir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knightley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Knightley looking to pass the guard.
Knightley working some strikes from top position.
Bashir is trying to hold Knightley in close to prevent damage but Knightley has managed to pass into half guard.
Knightley controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir gets full guard.
Bashir is pulling down on Knightley's head. It's preventing any offense from Knightley, at least for the moment.
Bashir keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knightley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knightley distracts Bashir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knightley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knightley wants to pass the guard but Bashir is keeping the position.
Knightley trying to control but Bashir is working from the bottom.
Bashir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Bashir working for a triangle but Knightley defends it easily.
Bashir wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bashir tries to counter with a takedown but Knightley is quick to defend against it.
Bashir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knightley on the side of the head.
Bashir throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Bashir loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.#TD2#
Knightley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bashir on his heels. He'll look to pass Bashir's guard now, I'm sure.
Knightley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
Knightley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bashir haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knightley is looking to clinch but Bashir is avoiding it.
Knightley shoots for a double leg takedown but Bashir sprawls well. He's pushed Knightley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bashir scores with a hook.#TD2#
Knightley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bashir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is just content to waste time from the top position. Bashir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley chips away with some ground and pound.
Bashir keeping full guard, as Knightley tries to pass. #T1#
Bashir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bashir has his foot on Knightley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knightley works his way back into a safe position though.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bashir 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.
Bashir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bashir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knightley has picked Bashir up and slammed him! Bashir can't keep hold of the triangle and Knightley manages to pass to side control!
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Knightley avoids the attempt from Bashir to control.
Bashir can't escape the position.
Knightley unloading with bombs!
Bashir tries to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Bashir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knightley tries to control but Bashir wriggling away.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Bashir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Bashir is desperately trying to improve his position but Knightley has a good base and remains in mount.
Bashir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bashir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bashir postures up in Knightley's guard and throws a big left but Knightley blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Knightley wants to sweep but no luck.
Knightley is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knightley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Knightley keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Knightley clinches.
Bashir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Bashir gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard.
Bashir stalling.
Bashir prevents Knightley from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely. #T1#
Bashir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Knightley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bashir working the ground and pound effectively.
Knightley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bashir controlling from mount. #T2#
Knightley is in a horrible position here. Bashir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bashir looking to finish Knightley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Knightley!
Bashir wants to control the pace but Knightley is squirming around nicely.
Bashir lands a big elbow.
Knightley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bashir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bashir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Bashir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
Bashir slips a nice elbow through Knightley's hands, connecting with Knightley's forehead.
Knightley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knightley is trying to get back to full guard.
Knightley is staying active underneath Bashir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knightley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bashir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bashir winds up and cracks Knightley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bashir is trying to control the action in half guard but Knightley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knightley trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Bashir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knightley's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bashir lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#That has opened up Flynn Knightley's cut even more.
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knightley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bashir scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Bashir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knightley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bashir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knightley 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C363: Erdogan vs Daan II
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Knightley tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Knightley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knightley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knightley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Knightley on that attempt.
Knightley shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knightley.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley tries a body shot but Smith blocks it. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Knightley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Knightley is controlling the position. #T1#
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Knightley is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knightley working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Knightley working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Knightley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knightley throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knightley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Knightley won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knightley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knightley throws a big elbow that misses.
Knightley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knightley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knightley avoids the head kick by Smith. #TD2#
Knightley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knightley preventing the sweep.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Knightley throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has control of Knightley's left arm, preventing Knightley from doing any damage.
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Knightley rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Knightley.
A cross from Knightley lands.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Knightley moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Knightley lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Knightley wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knightley or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Knightley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley slips a straight right by Smith.
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!
Knightley slips a straight right by Smith.#T1#
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Smith.
Knightley connects with a looping right hand.
Knightley lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Knightley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knightley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Knightley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Knightley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knightley staying calm.
Knightley trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T2#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith looking for a sweep but Knightley has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Poor strikes thrown by Knightley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Knightley lands a big elbow.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Knightley looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
Knightley lands with some strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Knightley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Knightley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knightley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Knightley controlling from mount.
Knightley tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Knightley rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knightley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knightley misses with a body punch.
Knightley misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Knightley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Knightley to work.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Knightley has the dominant position.
Knightley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Knightley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knightley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.#CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Knightley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Knightley trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Knightley is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Knightley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Knightley shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knightley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knightley is one step ahead there.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4#
Knightley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knightley throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knightley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knightley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C353: Petrov vs Duran II
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Knightley tests Sang Hun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and Sang Hun counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Sang Hun gets tackled into the cage by Knightley. Knightley maintains the clinch.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Nice body punch from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sang Hun.
Knightley tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Sang Hun controls his hands.
Knightley has Sang Hun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sang Hun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
Knightley trying to stall but Sang Hun improves his position.
Sang Hun prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Sang Hun.
Knightley tries to work over Sang Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch. #T1#
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Knightley controls the action.
Sang Hun struggles to land a body shot inside as Knightley controls his hands.
Sang Hun blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun lands with a right to the head.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sang Hun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sang Hun misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun is working Knightley over against the cage.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sang Hun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Sang Hun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Sang Hun.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sang Hun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it. #T2#
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sang Hun lands a nice uppercut.
Sang Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun pushes Knightley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Sang Hun pulls Knightley into guard.
Sang Hun is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Sang Hun isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knightley stacks Sang Hun on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Knightley!
Knightley advances to full mount. #T3#
Knightley controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Sang Hun is squirming around nicely.
Sang Hun is working to get back to half guard. #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.
Sang Hun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sang Hun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knightley content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joon Sang Hun dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Knightley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sang Hun tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knightley is in Sang Hun's guard.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
Sang Hun wants to control the position but Knightley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sang Hun taking some punishment here, with Knightley in his half guard.
Sang Hun is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Sang Hun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun is trying to control but Knightley manages to pass to mount!
Sang Hun really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Knightley controlling the position easily from mount.
Knightley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sang Hun can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sang Hun is looking to get to half guard.
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sang Hun looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Knightley wants to control the pace but Sang Hun is squirming around nicely.
Knightley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sang Hun haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sang Hun is looking to get to half guard.
Knightley with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Knightley with a couple of short strikes.
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sang Hun looks a forlorn figure.
Knightley working Sang Hun over with strikes here.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Sang Hun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sang Hun manages to control the position for a moment.
Knightley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Knightley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sang Hun is looking to escape.
Sang Hun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sang Hun?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley with shots to the head and body - Sang Hun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley trying to control but Sang Hun is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sang Hun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knightley shoots in but no luck this time.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.
Knightley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley has his takedown stuffed
and Sang Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joon Sang Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Sang Hun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Knightley has clasped his hands together around Sang Hun's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Sang Hun struggling a bit here.
Sang Hun is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Knightley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sang Hun wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley looking to finish Sang Hun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sang Hun!
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Sang Hun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knightley tries to control but Sang Hun wriggling away.
Sang Hun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Knightley tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T2#
Knightley avoids the attempt from Sang Hun to control.
Knightley prevents Sang Hun from getting the reversal.
Knightley trying to control but Sang Hun is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley looking to finish Sang Hun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sang Hun!
Sang Hun is squirming around, avoiding Knightley's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Sang Hun wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Sang Hun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knightley lands with some strikes.
Sang Hun wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Sang Hun can't escape the position.
Sang Hun sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knightley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Sang Hun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knightley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knightley 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.
Sang Hun is trying to maintain the position but Knightley is very close to passing his half guard.
Sang Hun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sang Hun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knightley passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knightley 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C344: Albatross vs Roberto II
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Knightley clinches up with Walton and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Knightley on the inside.
Walton blocking some punches. #BC2#
Walton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walton just misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walton.
Knightley scores with a three punch combo!
Walton scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walton enables Knightley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Knightley stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Walton throws up his legs and catches Knightley in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Knightley tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Walton! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Bob Walton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jim Bob Walton made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumiantsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Rumiantsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knightley shoots in but no luck this time.
Knightley scores with a jab to the body.
Rumiantsev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rumiantsev scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Rumiantsev is looking to counter punch.
Rumiantsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumiantsev misses with a hook.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumiantsev as he avoids it easily.
Rumiantsev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knightley.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rumiantsev but Rumiantsev pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Knightley clinches up with Rumiantsev and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumiantsev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumiantsev works on Knightley's body with a couple of short punches.
Rumiantsev digs a right hand underneath Knightley's ribcage. Knightley let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumiantsev scores with a shoulder strike.
Knightley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rumiantsev up against the cage.
Knightley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumiantsev backwards.
Rumiantsev lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley is working for takedown but Rumiantsev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rumiantsev blocking some punches.
Knightley pushes Rumiantsev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rumiantsev.
Nice body punch from Rumiantsev.
Knightley misses with a punch to the body.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumiantsev scores with a shoulder strike.
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumiantsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley lands a right hand. #T2#
Rumiantsev blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Knightley trying to stall but Rumiantsev improves his position.
Rumiantsev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knightley tries to throw a body punch but Rumiantsev avoids it by throwing Knightley back against the cage.
Knightley cracks Rumiantsev with a nice body shot.
Rumiantsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumiantsev blocks an uppercut.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley is leaning against Rumiantsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knightley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley misses with some punches.
Knightley tries to throw a body punch but Rumiantsev avoids it by throwing Knightley back against the cage. #TD2#
Knightley tightens his grip and picks Rumiantsev up, before dumping him to the ground. Rumiantsev manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumiantsev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knightley. #T3#
Knightley being controlled here momentarily.
Rumiantsev keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
Knightley being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knightley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rumiantsev lands with a hook. Knightley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knightley cracks Rumiantsev with an open hand slap.
Knightley slips a jab from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev misses with a looping left.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rumiantsev counter with a right hand.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumiantsev avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev 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#
Rumiantsev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knightleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumiantsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley is looking to clinch.
Rumiantsev ducks right into an uppercut from Knightley.
Knightley misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Rumiantsev gets caught flat footed, as Knightley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev is trying to control the position but Knightley postures up. #SUB#
Rumiantsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knightley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Rumiantsev looking for a guillotine here but Knightley defends easily.
Rumiantsev trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Knightley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rumiantsev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knightley has managed to get both his arms back between Rumiantsev's legs - danger averted.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knightley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knightley shoots in for a double leg but Rumiantsev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knightley walks into a stiff left hand from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev ducks under a wild hook from Knightley.
Knightley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knightley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rumiantsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Rumiantsev keeps it at a distance.
Rumiantsev stuffs the takedown attempt from Knightley. Knightley gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.#CL2#
Knightley darts in and clinches Rumiantsev up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Knightley.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomas Rumiantsev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Rumiantsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley is leaning against Rumiantsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knightley blocking some punches.
Rumiantsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley lands with a short shot to the head.
Rumiantsev blocking some punches.
Knightley wants to take the fight to the mat but Rumiantsev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumiantsev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Rumiantsev working aggressively here.
Knightley lands a right hand.
Rumiantsev tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rumiantsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley wants to clinch
letting Rumiantsev counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knightley. #T4#
Rumiantsev moves away from the strike by Knightley.
Knightley moves in looking to clinch but Rumiantsev pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knightley or perhaps it was just good defense by Rumiantsev, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley can't find room to land a body shot as Rumiantsev controls the action.
Rumiantsev lands with a right to the head.
Rumiantsev works on Knightley's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumiantsev misses with some punches.
Rumiantsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumiantsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
Knightley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rumiantsev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Rumiantsev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Knightley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumiantsev circles away.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumiantsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Knightley misses with an uppercut. Rumiantsev saw that one coming.
Rumiantsev throws out a powerful jab.
Knightley throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumiantsev as he avoids it easily.
Knightley throws a big shot that misses.
Rumiantsev takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley has a takedown stuffed.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley shoots in looking for a takedown. Rumiantsev tries to sprawl out of it but Knightley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rumiantsev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
The fighters circling - Rumiantsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rumiantsev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Rumiantsev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knightley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knightley scores with a decent looking hook.
Knightley throws an overhand right that lands on Rumiantsev's shoulder, as Rumiantsev tries to avoid the shot.
Rumiantsev thuds his right hand into Knightley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knightley closes the distance but Rumiantsev moves to the side
and Knightley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knightley or perhaps it was just good defense by Rumiantsev, which made it look bad.
Tomas Rumiantsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Rumiantsev slips the punch.
Knightley looks to clinch
enabling Rumiantsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley looks to clinch
and Rumiantsev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumiantsev slaps away a takedown attempt from Knightley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knightley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rumiantsev swivels and escapes.
Knightley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Rumiantsev slips the punch.
Rumiantsev scores with a nice head shot.
Rumiantsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
Rumiantsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rumiantsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knightley.
Rumiantsev lands with a hook. Knightley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knightley looks for a takedown but Rumiantsev sprawls well.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knightley or perhaps it was just good defense by Rumiantsev, which made it look bad. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumiantsev, as that shot connected.
Rumiantsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev throws a good cross that connects.
Rumiantsev leaves Knightley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rumiantsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knightley fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumiantsev misses the target. #CL2#
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knightley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumiantsev is working Knightley over against the cage.
Knightley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knightley tries to work over Rumiantsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Rumiantsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumiantsev blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Rumiantsev lands a right hand.
Knightley misses with some punches.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumiantsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumiantsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumiantsev.
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rumiantsev blocks an uppercut.
Knightley misses with a body punch.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumiantsev controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Rumiantsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rumiantsev, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Rumiantsev!

Event: NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Knightley tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Knightley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Knightley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Knightley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Knightley lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Knightley winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knightley is working away from the top position though.
Knightley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Knightley with a nice head shot there.
Harris controls Knightley momentarily but Knightley frees himself. #T2#
Harris is trying to hold Knightley in close to prevent damage but Knightley has managed to pass into half guard.
Knightley prevents Harris from improving his position.
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Harris trying to control here.
Knightley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knightley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Knightley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Harris trying to control but Knightley postures up.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris trying to control the position.
Knightley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Knightley is proving a slippery customer.
Knightley wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Knightley passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knightley tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knightley shoots in but no luck this time.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley with a nice cross.
Knightley shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Knightley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knightley tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Knightley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris is looking to control Knightley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Knightley.
Harris gets full guard.
Harris 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.
Knightley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Knightley stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Knightley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris is trying to keep Knightley in close.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knightley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knightley is one step ahead there.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knightley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris keeping full guard, as Knightley tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knightley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Harris pulls Knightley in close to prevent any damage.
Knightley passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Knightley has control of the leg.
Knightley slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Harris wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy.
Knightley winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Harris is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Knightley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Knightley eventually gives up the hold.
Knightley lands strikes from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris is looking for a sweep. Knightley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knightley in particular looking to stall.
Knightley drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Knightley gets a double leg takedown into Harris's guard.
Knightley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris wants to control the position but Knightley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Knightley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knightley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knightley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harris trying to hold on to Knightley's head to control him but Knightley postures up.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Knightley in his half guard.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley controlling the action here.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Knightley is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well.
Knightley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knightley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Knightley 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.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Knightley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Harris.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head. #T3#
Knightley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Knightley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knightley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harris is looking to control Knightley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Knightley passes to side control.
Knightley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Knightley lands a nice forearm strike.
Harris tries to buck Knightley off but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Knightley scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knightley shoots and misses
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.
Knightley swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris cracks Knightley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Benjamin Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Knightley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Knightley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is looking to control Knightley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Knightley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Knightley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Knightley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knightley prevents Harris from improving his position.
Knightley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harris trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Knightley with the ground and pound from mount.
Harris taking shots to the head. #T3#
Harris is squirming around, avoiding Knightley's attempts to control the action.
Knightley with the ground and pound from mount.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knightley looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Knightley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
Knightley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knightley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4##SUB2#
Knightley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knightley working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Knightley.
Knightley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knightley avoids the attempt from Harris to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Harris drives through and clinches with Knightley against the cage.
Knightley scores with a shoulder strike.
Knightley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knightley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knightley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knightley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Knightley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knightley shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Knightley tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knightley misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Knightley back against the cage. #BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Knightley shoots in.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Harris lands a jab.
Knightley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benjamin Harris is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Knightley on that attempt. #TD2#
Knightley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Knightley has control of the leg.
Knightley working Harris over with strikes.
Harris controlling the position well.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Harris tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Knightley manages to move to mount!
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Harris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harris's face.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Harris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Knightley with shots to the head and body - Harris looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knightley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris tries to lock up and control but Knightley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Knightley isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Knightley is controlling the pace.
Harris won't allow Knightley to pass to mount.
Benjamin Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Harris wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is trying to control but Knightley passes into side control!
Knightley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knightley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Knightley scores with a body shot.
Knightley connects with a single shot there.
Knightley lands a nice looking body shot.
Knightley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Njagi on the side of the head.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Knightley tests Njagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knightley sprawls well. Knightley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Njagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Njagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley with a jab.#TD#
Njagi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knightley did well to prevent Njagi getting side control.#SUB#
Njagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Njagi is pressing down on Knightley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knightley is holding on for now. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knightley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Njagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Njagi wants to control from the top but Knightley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley controls Njagi momentarily but Njagi frees himself.
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knightley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knightley avoids it really well and circles away.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Njagi defends it well.
Flynn Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Njagi staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knightley.
Knightley lands a lovely overhand right.
Knightley cracks Njagi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Njagi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knightley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Njagi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A very excited looking Flynn Knightley 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: NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacman looks to land a left hand but Knightley moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Pacman's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Pacman.
Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Knightley.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Pacman.#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacman.
Pacman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacman moves forwards but Knightley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knightley blocks a jab.
Pacman throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Pacman misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacman finds it's way round the side to connect with Knightley's head.
Pacman misses with a straight right. #T1#
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Pacman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pacman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pacman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Pacman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
Pacman takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacman.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pacman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knightley under the eye.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Jab, jab by Knightley - just one landing.
Knightley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pacman rather than just go for the knockout.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacman.
Knightley scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacman should have avoided that one.
Knightley cracks Pacman with an open hand slap.
Knightley scores with a jab to the body.
Knightley works Pacman's body with a nice hook.
Knightley swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.
Pacman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knightley.
Pacman lands with a cross.
Knightley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacman misses the target.
Knightley misses with a few strikes there.
Pacman is looking to counter punch.
Knightley jabs at Pacman's body.#T3#
Pacman throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Pacman misses with a double jab.
Knightley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacman.
Knightley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knightley slips a straight right by Pacman.
Knightley staying out of range there.
Pacman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Knightley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knightley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacman moves away.
Pacman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacman's hands.
Pacman throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Pacman misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pacman walks into a jab.
Pacman tests Knightley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pacmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pacman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knightley scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pacman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pacman does it's job there.
Knightley connects with a single shot there.
Pacman throws a big shot that misses.
Knightley throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley misses the shot to the body.
Pacman throwing a counter right hand but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Pacman throws a hook but Knightley avoids it easily.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pacman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
Pacman connects with a looping right hand.
Pacman misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Knightley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley working some strikes from top position.
Knightley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacman's head.
Knightley throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Knightley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knightley connects with a couple of short punches.
Knightley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pacman wants to stand but Knightley is controlling the position.
Knightley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knightley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pacman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knightley postures up and lands a big shot to Pacman's brow.
Knightley cracks Pacman with a solid left hand.
Knightley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Knightley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knightley trying to control but Pacman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pacman is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pacman misses the jab.
Pacman throws a big shot that misses.
Pacman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Money Pacman is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Pacman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knightley throws out the jab.
Pacman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacman throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Knightley counters with a single leg into guard. Pacman didn't expect that. #T4#
Knightley 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.
Knightley scoring with some ground and pound.
Pacman is looking to stand up but Knightley isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.
Knightley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knightley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pacman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pacman throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacman defends it well.
Pacman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacman misses with a straight right.
Pacman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacman throws a hook to the side of Knightley's head but Knightley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Pacman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knightley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knightley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacman swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Pacman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacman. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Knightley ducks down to avoid it.
Pacman misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knightley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knightley scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacman should have avoided that one.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacman throws an overhand right that lands on Knightley's shoulder, as Knightley tries to avoid the shot.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley dips to his left and cracks Pacman with an uppercut!
Pacman throws a lazy right hand but Knightley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacman under the eye.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacman.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacman manages to avoid it.
It looked like Pacman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Knightley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Pacman misses.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacman.
Pacman misses with a looping right.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Pacman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley moves out of range as Pacman strikes.
Knightley dips to his left and cracks Pacman with an uppercut!#TD2#
Knightley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pacman sprawls well initially but Knightley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacman's head.
Knightley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pacman is trying to stand.
Knightley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knightley winds up and cracks Pacman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Knightley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Knightley.
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Pacman's temple.
Knightley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knightley wants to control but Pacman is keeping him busy.
Knightley prevents Pacman from standing back up.
Knightley lands strikes from half guard.
Pacman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Knightley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Money Pacman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Pacman's temple.
Knightley works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knightley 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
An out of breath Flynn Knightley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Saragih throws a good cross that connects.
Saragih misses with the combination.
Saragih catches Knightley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Knightley.
Saragih uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Saragih connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Saragih pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saragih.
Saragih misses with a few strikes there.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knightley momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saragih counters with a left to the body.
Knightley clobbers Saragih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saragih misses with a straight right.
Saragih keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saragih lands a right hook to the body.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Knightley's leg. Knightley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Saragih. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saragih.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Saragih with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Saragih.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Saragih.
Saragih connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley looks to land a left hand but Saragih moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saragih was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saragih.
Knightley looks winded!
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Saragih.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Knightley defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Saragih misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Jack Saragih is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saragih counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saragih misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
Saragih lands a slapping body shot.
Saragih jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saragih throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Saragih, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saragih. That's going to slow Knightley down.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knightley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saragih misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Saragih is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saragih moves out of range of the strikes.
Saragih moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Saragih throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Saragih.
Saragih scores with a nice right hand.
Saragih throws a push kick but Knightley slaps the foot to one side.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley checks a low kick from Saragih.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Saragih's head but Saragih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Saragih gets a clinch.
Saragih leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Saragih dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saragih throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Saragih fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saragih scoring well with a low kick there.
Saragih misses with a hook.
Knightley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saragih smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knightley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saragih. Saragih obviously looking to wear him down.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saragih connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Knightley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Saragih manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Saragih - that landed with a thud.
Saragih lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Saragih.
Saragih dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saragih.
Knightley is breathing heavily.#T1#
Saragih scores with a hook to the body.
Saragih lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saragih lands a hook that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Saragih lands an uppercut.
Knightley wants to stall.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saragih to keep the fight standing.
Knightley is looking to control Saragih's arms but Saragih gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knightley has his back to the cage.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Saragih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley misses with the head strike. #BC#
Saragih's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Saragih sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Saragih bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.#ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saragih fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knightley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knightley looks to clinch but Saragih throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knightley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Saragih!
An out of breath Jack Saragih thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Holt throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Holt's head but Holt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holt slips a jab from Knightley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Holt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Holt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Knightley.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Holt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley jabs Holt right on the nose. Holt blinks but takes it well.
Knightley scores with a shot to the body.
Knightley slips a straight right by Holt.#TD2#
Knightley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holt on his heels. He'll look to pass Holt's guard now, I'm sure.

Holt uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Holt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Holt scores with a three punch combo!
Knightley moves away from the strike by Holt.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Holt throws a shot to the body.
Holt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knightley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holt.
Knightley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Holt looks to land a combination but Knightley avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley lunges at Holt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holt's hand.
Holt lands a nice shot that snaps Knightley's head back.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knightley lands a jab to Holt's midsection.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Holt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt takes a swing at Knightley's ribcage but misses.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Holt lands with a good body shot.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Holt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Holt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Holt misses with an uppercut.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Knightley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holt misses with a looping left.
A big left from Holt misses. #T4#
Holt misses with the combination.
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!
Holt lands a slapping body shot.
Holt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knightley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holt scrambles back to his feet.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.
Knightley staying out of range there.
Holt scores with a body shot.
Holt throws a body shot but no joy.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley with the counter takedown but Holt avoids it easily.
Holt lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Holt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Holt 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#
Knightley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holt connects with a crisp jab.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Holt misses the target.
Sam Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Holt moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Holt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knightley.
Holt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knightley misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knightley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holt looks to throw the jab but Knightley is out of range.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holt.
Holt misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Holt tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Holt.
Holt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Holt slips the punch.
Knightley fails to land with a series of punches.
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt - Holt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knightley.
Holt misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a right and a left that Knightley avoids nicely.
Knightley misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley scores with a nice head shot.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Holt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knightley finds it's way round the side to connect with Holt's head.
Knightley moves out of range as Holt strikes.#T3#
Holt scores with a jab. Knightley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Holt misses.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holt defends it well.
Holt digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Knightley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
Jab, jab by Holt - just one landing.
Holt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Knightley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holt moves forwards but Knightley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knightley slips a straight right by Holt.
Knightley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Sam Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Knightley.
Knightley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holt tries to avoid it but Knightley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holt to the ground. Holt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knightley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holt defends it nicely.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knightley.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Holt dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Holt missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Flynn Knightley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Holt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt misses with a hook.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Holt.
Holt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holt.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
Holt throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Knightley gets a double leg takedown into Holt's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley is in close to Holt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Knightley pushing down on Holt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holt wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well.
Knightley stalling.
Knightley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Knightley working over Holt with some ground and pound. Holt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knightley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holt defending well though.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Holt's temple.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holt wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Knightley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holt tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Holt is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Knightley working Holt over with strikes.
Knightley lands strikes from half guard.
Knightley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knightley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holt is refusing to be controlled, as Knightley sits in half guard.
Knightley is nestled in close to Holt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sam Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.#T4#
Knightley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt wants to control but Knightley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holt wants to control the action here but instead Knightley manages to pass to full mount!
Knightley breaks from Holt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holt is looking to escape.
Knightley lands a couple of good shots and Holt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Holt is rocked!
Holt just trying to survive but Knightley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Knightley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holt is defending well though. Knightley let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Knightley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Holt!

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Fraumilch checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fraumilch! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Fraumilch misses #TD#
and Knightley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fraumilch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knightley wants to free his trapped foot but Fraumilch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fraumilch's head.
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. Knightley connects with a nice short shot to Fraumilch's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch has a hand on Knightley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knightley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Knightley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knightley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley punching from mount but Fraumilch doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Knightley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fraumilch tries to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Fraumilch is squirming around, avoiding Knightley's attempts to control the action.
Knightley landing shots from mount.
Fraumilch tries to reverse the position but Knightley maintains control.
Fraumilch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fraumilch wants to improve his position but Knightley is controlling well. #T2#
Knightley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knightley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fraumilch is not content to let Knightley control the position.#SUB2#
Fraumilch looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Knightley pushes past his half guard into mount!
Knightley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Fraumilch wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.#T3#
Knightley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Fraumilch is rocked!#SUB#
Knightley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fraumilch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fraumilch is still in real trouble! Can Knightley finish him?
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley postures up.
Fraumilch seems to have recovered his senses.
Fraumilch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Knightley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knightley has control of an arm but Fraumilch manages to advance to Knightley's back!
Knightley tries to break free. #T4#
Knightley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Knightley wants to hold on but Fraumilch pushes him away.
Knightley working to try and regain half guard.
Knightley is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knightley is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fraumilch moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Fraumilch throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Fraumilch is out of range.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Fraumilch's head but Fraumilch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fraumilch misses the jab.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Fraumilch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley works Fraumilch's body with a nice hook.
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraumilch is just out of range.
Knightley thows a leg kick but Fraumilch checks it
letting Fraumilch counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knightley misses with a low kick.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt - Fraumilch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Fraumilch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley wants to land a leg kick but Fraumilch is out of range.
Fraumilch throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Flynn Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley swings widly with a right hand
and Fraumilch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fraumilch checks a leg kick.
Fraumilch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fraumilch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knightley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Knightley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraumilch is just out of range.
It seemed like Fraumilch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley swings for the body but Fraumilch moves out of range.
Fraumilch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Fraumilch misses with a looping right.
Knightley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knightley takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley takes a swing at Fraumilch's ribcage but misses.
Fraumilch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Fraumilch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Fraumilch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knightley tests Fraumilch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knightley scores with the left hand. Fraumilch knows he should have avoided that one.
Knightley throws a good cross that connects.
Fraumilch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Fraumilch. That snapped Knightley's head back.
Knightley throws a push kick but Fraumilch slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Fraumilch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knightley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fraumilch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraumilch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fraumilch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fraumilch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
A nice side step and Fraumilch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fraumilch.
Knightley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fraumilch blocks a low kick nicely.
Fraumilch blocks a low kick nicely.
Knightley connects with a body shot.
Knightley lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Flynn Knightley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
That's time! Knightley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knightley slips a jab from Fraumilch.
Knightley feinted with a counter takedown.
Fraumilch misses the body punch #TD#
so Knightley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knightley distracts Fraumilch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knightley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knightley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraumilch trying to keep a closed guard but Knightley is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Fraumilch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knightley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fraumilch trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Flynn Knightley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fraumilch is in a horrible position here. Knightley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fraumilch is bucking up trying to escape but Knightley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knightley looking to control but Fraumilch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Fraumilch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fraumilch can do to turn this around?
Knightley lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knightley breaks from Fraumilch's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Knightley breaks from Fraumilch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knightley tries to control but Fraumilch wriggling away.
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
The referee warns Fraumilch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fraumilch wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Fraumilch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knightley prevents Fraumilch from improving his position.#T4#
Fraumilch is trying to control but can't.
Fraumilch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knightley.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Fraumilch trying to control here.
Lieb Fraumilch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fraumilch trying to get back to full guard but Knightley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fraumilch is looking to escape.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fraumilch's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knightley, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
A relieved looking Flynn Knightley 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: NYF 43: Simons vs St Claire
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Knightley thows a leg kick but Deiveiredo checks it
enabling Deiveiredo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knightley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot lands for Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo connects with a crisp jab.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knightley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Deiveiredo cracks Knightley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knightley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Deiveiredo finish him? #ROC2#Knightley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deiveiredo lands a big head kick that sends Knightley to the canvas! Deiveiredo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Heeta with a hook.
Knightley misses with an uppercut
enabling Heeta to counter with a crisp jab.
Heeta checks a low kick from Knightley.
Heeta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knightley.
Heeta lands a nice hook to Knightley's body. Knightley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heeta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knightley momentarily.
Knightley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heeta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Heeta.
Heeta throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Heeta rushes Knightley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heeta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heeta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Heeta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Knightley swings for the body but Heeta moves out of range.
Heeta tries to clinch but Knightley moves away #TD#
and Knightley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knightley.
Knightley wants to control from the top but Heeta keeps moving.
Heeta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knightley being controlled here momentarily.
Knightley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knightley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heeta works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Knightley trying to control the position from guard on top but Heeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knightley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heeta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knightley.
Heeta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heeta lands a jab.
Knightley misses with a hook. Heeta ducked under it nicely.
Heeta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heeta misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knightley tries to work over Heeta's front leg with a kick but Heeta checks it.
Heeta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Heeta swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Knightley counters with a takedown into side control.
Knightley takes a little break here. Heeta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knightley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knightley scoring with punches from side control.
Knightley working the head and body with strikes.
Knightley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heeta some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.#T4##SUB#
Knightley is trying to get an arm triangle but Heeta is defending well.
Knightley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Knightley.
Knightley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley misses with the ground and pound.
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 Flynn Knightley 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#
Heeta throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heeta manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knightley throws a jab when Heeta was well out of range.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Heeta counters with a nice uppercut.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heeta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knightley cracks Heeta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heeta.
Heeta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knightley throws a shot from downtown. Heeta moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heeta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Heeta moves into the clinch successfully.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Knightley scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Heeta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A short right from Knightley.
Heeta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knightley backwards. #TD#
Knightley jumps into guard, dragging Heeta to the mat.
Heeta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knightley is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Knightley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heeta wants to stand but Knightley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Heeta trying to control but Knightley is working from the bottom.
Knightley has a closed guard, preventing Heeta from standing up. #SUB#
Knightley looking for a guillotine here but Heeta defends easily. #T2#
Heeta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knightley is proving hard to escape from.
Flynn Knightley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Knightley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heeta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knightley is keeping the position for now.
Heeta postures up.
Heeta wants to stand but Knightley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Heeta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heeta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knightley tries to land a body kick
letting Heeta counter with a right hand. #T3#
Heeta scores with a body shot.
Heeta tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Knightley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heeta's guard.
Knightley looking to sit in guard and control but Heeta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Heeta wants to get up but he can't break Knightley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Heeta from controlling successfully.
Knightley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Heeta is controlling Knightley's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Knightley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knightley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heeta tries to roll over but Knightley keeps him under control.
Heeta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knightley misses with a head shot. Heeta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Knightley looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley catches Heeta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardh Heeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Knightley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heeta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Heeta.
Heeta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardh Heeta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Knightley misses
and Heeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knightley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heeta avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heeta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knightley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good work by Heeta as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Knightley drops his hands momentarily and Heeta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knightley tries a head kick but it misses.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heeta sprawls well. Heeta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knightley gets slowly back to his feet.
Heeta misses with a body shot.
Heeta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.
Hardh Heeta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heeta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heeta lands a body shot.
Knightley misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knightley is defended easily by Heeta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flynn Knightley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Heeta blocks a low kick nicely.
Heeta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.
Heeta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heeta connects with a single shot there.
Knightley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Heeta blocks the leg kick.
Knightley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley misses with a looping right.
Knightley motions for Heeta to come forward. Knightley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley misses with a takedown attempt
and Heeta counters with a right hand to the body.
Heeta scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Heeta with a nice cross.
Heeta digs a good hook to Knightley's body.
Knightley throws a low kick, looking for Heeta's leg but Heeta calmly moves out of range.
Heeta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Heeta looks to land a left hand but Knightley moved out of range nicely.
Heeta stuns Knightley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knightley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knightley looks to land a combination but Heeta avoids it well.
Knightley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knightley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heeta connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley wants to land a leg kick but Heeta is out of range. #T4#
Knightley misses with a leg kick
and Heeta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heeta lands an overhand right.
Heeta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heeta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heeta checks a leg kick nicely.
Heeta scores with a jab to the head.
Heeta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Heeta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heeta.
Heeta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heeta lands a body shot.
Knightley misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Heeta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heeta clobbers Knightley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hardh Heeta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knightley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Knightley misses.
Knightley throws a low kick but Tavares moves out of range easily.
Tavares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knightley doesn't seem bothered though.
Knightley misses with a takedown
and Tavares counters with a good, hard body kick but Knightley shrugs it off.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Tavares clinches up against the cage.
Tavares blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Tavares jumps into guard, dragging Knightley to the mat. #SUB#
Tavares looking for a guillotine here but Knightley defends easily.
Knightley stays in close to Tavares's body and controls the position. #T1#
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knightley is one step ahead there.
Knightley chips away with some ground and pound.
Knightley lands a couple of elbows.
Tavares being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavares wants to sweep but no luck.
Knightley is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tavares wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knightley is now in half guard.
Knightley works his way into side control.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley scoring with punches from side control.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Knightley working away.#T3#
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knightley is working Tavares over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tavares is looking for a sweep.
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knightley lands some shots froms side control.
Tavares tries to buck Knightley off but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley just content to control the position.
Knightley is working Tavares over with some ground and pound from side control.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley landing a few strikes.
Knightley lands a nice forearm strike.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Tavares tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Knightley easily slips into full mount! #T4#
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tavares is in a horrible position here. Knightley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tavares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.
Knightley raining down shots from the mount!
Knightley lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Tavares is rocked!
Knightley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley 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#
Tavares jabs at Knightley's body.
Tavares lands a jab to Knightley's midsection.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tavares punishes Knightley's body with a nice straight punch.
Knightley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Knightley looking to score a takedown here. Tavares is defending well but Knightley drives through and ends up in Tavares's guard.#SUB#
Tavares working for a triangle but Knightley defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Tavares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knightley has picked Tavares up and slammed him! Tavares can't keep hold of the triangle and Knightley manages to pass to side control!
Tavares takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knightley taking a breather here.
Tavares struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Knightley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tavares, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Knightley is trying to get an arm triangle but Tavares is defending well.
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knightley takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tavares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Knightley looks up at the clock and then as Tavares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knightley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knightley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knightley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tavares down.
Knightley scores with punches from side control.
Tavares takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is chipping away with strikes.
Tavares takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavares tries to improve position but can't.
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Knightley dominates the positioning.#T4#
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knightley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knightley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knightley cracks Tavares with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knightley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tavares's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Knightley cracks Tavares with a big right hand but Tavares just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knightley tries to move into range but Tavares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tavares scores with a push kick.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares tries to clinch there but Knightley circles away.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Knightley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jesus Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knightley connects with a decent elbow.
Knightley landing a few strikes. #T1#
Knightley working the ground and pound from side control.
Knightley advances nicely into full mount.
Knightley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tavares's face.
Knightley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares?
Knightley working the ground and pound effectively.
Tavares wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.
Knightley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares?
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Tavares is trying desperately to improve position.
Jesus Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares tries to lock up and control but Knightley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Knightley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knightley looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley landing punches.
Knightley lands a couple of good shots and Tavares has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Tavares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knightley is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Knightley gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Knightley gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Knightley apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Tavares fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knightley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knightley shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knightley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tavares - the referee stops the clock and Knightley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tavares. Knightley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tavares seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Tavares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tavares looks to land a combination. Knightley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knightley misses the jab.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knightley moves forwards but Tavares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Knightley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tavares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares looking for a sweep but Knightley has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Knightley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tavares tries to hold on but Knightley postures up.
The referee warns Tavares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tavares takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knightley cracks Tavares with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knightley connects with a bit shot that sees Tavares covering up! More strikes from Knightley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Knightley is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flynn Knightley!
A victorious Flynn Knightley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 40 (145lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

170 cm
20 yrs
135 lbs

168 cm
21 yrs
139 lbs

Knightley

Van Soest

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flynn Knightley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kelly Van Soest!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Soest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knightley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Soest somewhat.
Knightley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Van Soest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knightley on his heels. He'll look to pass Knightley's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knightley (0) vs (2) Van Soest
Knightley wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Soest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Knightley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Soest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Soest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Soest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knightley is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Soest working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest preventing the sweep.
Van Soest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard but Van Soest has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (0) vs (5) Van Soest
Knightley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Van Soest prevents Knightley from improving his position.
Van Soest passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (0) vs (8) Van Soest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley regains half guard.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Van Soest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (0) vs (11) Van Soest
Knightley is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Soest has a good base and remains in mount.
Knightley is working hard here to advance position.
Knightley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Quarry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Van Soest controlling from mount. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Soest moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Knightley (0) vs (14) Van Soest
Knightley tries to escape but Van Soest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Van Soest has good solid back control here.
Knightley breaks Van Soest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knightley (2) vs (14) Van Soest#T6#
Knightley passes into half guard.
Knightley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knightley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Knightley prevents Van Soest from improving his position.
Knightley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Soest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Soest is trying to control but can't.
Knightley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Soest has a hand on Knightley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knightley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Knightley (5) vs (14) Van Soest#T8#
Knightley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knightley trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Knightley content just to control the position here.
Knightley'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.
Knightley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Soest is looking to escape. #T10#
Knightley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Soest is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Soest tries to lock up and control but Knightley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Van Soest is looking to get to half guard.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Van Soest is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Knightley controlling from the full mount.
Knightley wants to control the pace but Van Soest is squirming around nicely.
Knightley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Soest wants to control but Knightley is having none of it.#T13#
Knightley controlling the pace for now.
Van Soest is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Soest wants to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Knightley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Van Soest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Soest gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Soest is keeping the position for now.
Knightley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Soest wins on points by 14 to 5.
After winning the bout, Kelly Van Soest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Rider tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knightley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Knightley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knightley sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rider is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Knightley scores with punches from side control.
Rider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knightley on the ground.
Rider seems a little lost for a moment, as Knightley dominates the positioning.
Rider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knightley cracks Rider with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Knightley stalls from top position.
Knightley cracks Rider with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Knightley working the ground and pound.
Knightley slows the pace down.
Knightley looks up at the clock and then as Rider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knightley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knightley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rider will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Knightley crashes against the mat.
Rider takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Knightley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knightley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Knightley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knightley controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crunch! Rider slams his shin into Knightley's torso.#T3#
Rider throws a head kick but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rider defends it well.#TD2#
Knightley gets a double leg takedown into Rider's guard.
Knightley distracts Rider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knightley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knightley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knightley stays in close to Rider's body and controls the position.
Knightley landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Knightley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knightley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knightley chips away with some ground and pound.
Knightley sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rider fails to land with a series of punches.
Rider is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rider. That's going to slow Knightley down.
Knightley avoids the head kick by Rider. #TD2#
Knightley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knightley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
That's time! Rider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rider enables Knightley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rider manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rider wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Knightley manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Rider taking some punishment here, with Knightley in his half guard.
Knightley is nestled in close to Rider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knightley lands a nice short elbow.
Rider is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knightley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Knightley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rider tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Knightley manages to move to mount!
Knightley scoring with strikes but Rider is staying in there.
The referee warns Rider that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knightley looking to finish Rider with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rider!#T2#
Knightley landing punches.
Knightley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knightley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Knightley is working for a guillotine from mount but Rider frees his head quite easily.
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knightley dominating with strikes here.
Rider in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knightley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knightley with a couple of short strikes.
Knightley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Knightley landing strikes from the mount and Rider is in trouble!
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Knightley landing shots from mount.
Knightley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rider can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Knightley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knightley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Knightley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rider looks a forlorn figure.
Knightley punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley controlling his opponent.
Knightley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Knightley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knightley lands in his opponent's guard.
Knightley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knightley is in close to Rider's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knightley lands a couple of elbows.
Knightley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Knightley landing with the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Knightley gets the takedown into side control.
Knightley is staying tight to Rider's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Knightley working the ground and pound from side control.
Rider takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knightley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Rider taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knightley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knightley happy to just control the position for now.
Rider on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knightley takes a little break here. Rider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knightley is continuing to stall.#T3#
Knightley is chipping away with strikes.
Knightley taking a breather here.
Rider is trying to buck Knightley off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Knightley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knightley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dino Rider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knightley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley lands a couple of digs.
Knightley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
The adventures of Knightley the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knightley with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Knightley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knightley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!

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