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Event:
ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.#TD#
Walsh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knapp's guard.
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh connects with a couple of short punches.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh postures up in Knapp's guard and throws a big left but Knapp blocks it.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walsh works over Knapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Walsh works over Knapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walsh is one step ahead there. #T2#
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh connects with a couple of short punches.
Walsh with a nice head shot there.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Walsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh throws an elbow that misses. Knapp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walsh's guard. Nice move by Knapp!#REVB#
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walsh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Walsh is controlling Knapp's posture.#T4##SUB#
Walsh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knapp is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Walsh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knapp has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Walsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knapp pulls his head out easily.
Walsh is pressing down on Knapp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Knapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Walsh working for a triangle but Knapp defends it easily.
#SUB#
Knapp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Walsh has his foot on Knapp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knapp works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walsh pulls Knapp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Knapp has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Walsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knapp's head backwards.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp misses with a left hand
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walsh counters with a nice leg kick.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Knapp moves out of range easily.
Walsh is looking to chop away at Knapp's legs.
Walsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.#T7#
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walsh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Walsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Walsh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Walsh is working for a kimura but Knapp is defending it quite comfortably.
Knapp taking some punishment here, with Walsh in his half guard. #T8#
Knapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walsh working Knapp over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knapp pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
Walsh misses with a head shot. Knapp uses the momentum to regain guard.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss. #T9#
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh working some strikes from top position.
Walsh postures up and lands a big shot to Knapp's brow.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knapp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walsh lands with an overhand left.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walsh lands with a shot to the body.
Walsh tests Knapp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knapp throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Edgar Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
Walsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walsh shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knapp! But no joy.#TD#
Walsh gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh throwing shots but Knapp is blocking nicely. #T1#
Walsh lands with a punch from half guard.
Knapp is looking for a sweep. Walsh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Walsh winds up and cracks Knapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knapp tries to get to full guard but Walsh has control of the leg.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walsh winds up and cracks Knapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walsh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knapp is breathing heavily.#T2#
Walsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Knapp's hands, connecting with Knapp's forehead.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knapp can do to turn this around?
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knapp's head.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walsh working over Knapp with some ground and pound. Knapp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knapp regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walsh.
Knapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Knapp, not yet.
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Knapp is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Walsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knapp blocks a low kick nicely.#T5#
Walsh misses with a low kick.
Edgar Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh connects with a crisp jab.
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knapp. That did some damage!
Knapp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Knapp's head.
Knapp throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Walsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knapp.
Knapp drops his hands momentarily and Walsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walsh cracks Knapp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walsh misses with a low kick as Knapp jumps back.
Walsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Walsh is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Walsh.
Walsh lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Walsh coming out on top.
Walsh connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T6##TD#
Walsh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knapp to the ground. Walsh is now in Knapp's guard.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh landing with the ground and pound.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Callum Walsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses. #T7#
Walsh stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T8#
Walsh postures up in Knapp's guard and throws a big left but Knapp blocks it.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Walsh as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Knapp gets caught flat footed, as Walsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walsh with a nice head shot there.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T9#
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knapp wants to stand up but Walsh is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh dominated that second round.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Walsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knapp at a distance.
A left lands for Walsh.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and Walsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walsh lands an overhand right.
Knapp throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Walsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Knapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp wants to improve his position but Walsh is controlling well.
#T1#
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walsh throws a strike but Knapp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knapp has momentary wrist control but Walsh slips an elbow through the middle.
Walsh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Knapp wants to stand and escape but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh postures up in Knapp's guard and throws a big left but Knapp blocks it.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh stands up over Knapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walsh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knapp is still in real trouble! Can Walsh finish him?#T3#
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knapp seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knapp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walsh counters with a straight right hand.
Walsh with a jab.#TD#
Walsh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knapp is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Walsh is controlling Knapp's posture.#T4#
Walsh has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up.
Walsh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Walsh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knapp escapes and throws Walsh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Walsh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Walsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walsh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walsh tries to get out of the position.
Walsh tries to get to full guard but Knapp has control of the leg.
Knapp wants to stand up but Walsh has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walsh is looking to control Knapp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walsh avoid being mounted?#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walsh wants to improve his position but Knapp is controlling well.
Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knapp misses with an uppercut
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Knapp takes one to the side of the head.
Knapp checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Walsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Walsh's shoulder, as Walsh tries to avoid the shot.
Walsh throws a good cross that connects.
#T7#
Walsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Walsh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knapp is trying to defend but Walsh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knapp pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
Walsh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T8#
Knapp holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Knapp is defending against the submission attempts here by Walsh.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knapp's head.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knapp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T9#
Knapp has hold of Walsh's hands but Walsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walsh.
Walsh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knapp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walsh lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh slips a nice elbow through Knapp's hands, connecting with Knapp's forehead.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh clearly takes that round.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Walsh moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Walsh misses the target.
Walsh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walsh lands a jab.
Knapp loads up on a big right hand but Walsh slips the punch.
Knapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knapp blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knapp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh distracts Knapp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Knapp has wrist control.
Knapp working a defensive guard here.
Knapp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walsh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walsh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knapp is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knapp pulls Walsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Walsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Walsh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knapp on the side of the head.
Knapp checks a leg kick nicely.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp walks into a left hand.
Knapp takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knapp misses the body punch
and Walsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Walsh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knapp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walsh is in Knapp's guard.
Knapp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Walsh dives into side control.
#REVB#
Knapp dodges the ground and pound from Walsh.
Walsh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Walsh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knapp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Walsh cracks Knapp with a big right hand but Knapp just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knapp parries the strikes from Walsh easily there. Walsh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knapp to escape.
Walsh lands an elbow. #SUB#
Walsh tries for a kimura but Knapp is defending well.
Walsh working the ground and pound.#T4#
Walsh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walsh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walsh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Walsh.
Walsh working the body and head with strikes.
Walsh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knapp is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walsh throwing strikes but Knapp manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Walsh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walsh wants to control but Knapp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Walsh manages to get to full guard.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Knapp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Walsh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knapp has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Walsh actively working from the bottom here.
Walsh trying to control here.
Walsh wants to improve his position but Knapp is controlling well.
#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Walsh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walsh wants to control but Knapp is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Walsh moves out of range as Knapp strikes.
It looked like Walsh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knapp.
Walsh lands a jab to the nose.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T8#
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knapp's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knapp scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walsh, as that shot connected.
Walsh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walsh blocks a jab.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Walsh counter with a right hand.
Knapp needs to keep his hands up - Walsh had a free shot at his head there.
Knapp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh cracks Knapp with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Walsh gets the takedown into side control.
Walsh working away.#T9#
Walsh lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Walsh crashes against the mat.
Walsh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walsh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Walsh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knapp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Walsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knapp is avoiding damage well.
Walsh scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Walsh had his way with Edgar Knapp in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Walsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp throws a body punch but Walsh moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Walsh. Beautiful body shot.
Walsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walsh lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
A jab from Knapp misses.
Walsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Knapp off the cage and back into range.
Walsh lands a nice shot that snaps Knapp's head back.
#TD#
Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Walsh with a nice head shot there.
Knapp is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Knapp blocks nicely.
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Walsh looking for a guillotine here but Knapp defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Walsh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Walsh is looking for a triangle but Knapp pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Walsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knapp passes into side control.
Walsh is looking to reverse the position.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh has his arm trapped. #SU2#
Knapp stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Walsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Walsh prevents Knapp from improving his position.
Knapp is looking to control Walsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knapp avoid being mounted?
Walsh working Knapp over with strikes.
Walsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T5#
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walsh.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knapp's head.
Walsh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knapp defending well though.
Walsh throws a strike but Knapp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walsh.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Knapp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T6#
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Walsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Walsh lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh stopping the sweep attempt from Knapp.
Knapp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walsh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edgar Knapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Walsh pulls Knapp in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Walsh working for a triangle but Knapp defends it easily.
Walsh is trying to keep Knapp in close.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Walsh is looking for a triangle here but Knapp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Walsh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knapp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knapp wants to stand but Walsh is controlling his arm.
Walsh tries to bench press Knapp off him but Knapp keeps the position. #T9#
Walsh is trying to control Knapp's posture but Knapp avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knapp throws a hook but Walsh avoids it easily.#TD#
Walsh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Walsh is trying to work for a kimura but Knapp is defending well.
Walsh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walsh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Walsh!
Callum Walsh very nearly forgot to thank Senshi Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
ICF 6
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoy is just out of range.
Knapp lands a body shot.
Knapp looks to land a left hand but Shoy moved out of range nicely.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it.
Shoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knapp.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoy.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knapp is looking to wear down Shoy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Knapp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shoy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Edgar Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knapp won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knapp bucks up and tries to throw Shoy off but instead Shoy has got his back!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shoy has eaten all the pies!#T1#
Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
Knapp tries to escape the position.
Shoy wants to control but Knapp manages to buck him off and is now in Shoy's guard! Nice work there by Knapp!
Knapp wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position. #T2#
Knapp postures up.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Knapp from standing up. #T3#
Shoy looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knapp circles away.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoy's head backwards.
Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Shoy with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Knapp as Shoy shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Knapp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edgar Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pok Shoy.#T4#
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shoy won't allow Knapp to sweep him here.
Knapp has his hands on Shoy's head, controlling the position.
Shoy wants to control from the top but Knapp keeps moving. #T5#
Knapp controlling the position.
We've been informed that Shoy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T6#
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knapp. Shoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Knapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knapp!
Shoy trying to control the action but Knapp is working from the bottom. #T7#
Knapp is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoy prevents Knapp from escaping the position.
Knapp is looking to reverse the position.
Knapp regains half guard.
Shoy wants to control but Knapp is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edgar Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knapp won't be happy with that.
Knapp is looking to get back to his feet here but Shoy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Knapp's back.
Knapp has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Knapp tries to break free.
#T9#
Shoy is riding his opponent, not letting Knapp buck him off.
Shoy is looking to control Knapp but Knapp is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knapp is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Knapp has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knapp moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoy can do to turn this around?
Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knapp misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoy is controlling the pace.
Knapp is staying active underneath Shoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp is looking for a sweep. Shoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
Knapp wants to improve his position but Shoy is controlling well.
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.
Shoy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shoy is stalling here. Knapp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shoy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knapp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knapp tries to stand but Shoy is controlling his head. #T2#
A control attempt from Shoy but he's now mounted!#SU#
Knapp get's back to his feet.#T3#
Knapp throws a hook to the side of Shoy's head but Shoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knapp lands a jab.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Knapp throws a body punch but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Shoy fails with the takedown.
Knapp misses with a hook.#T4#
Shoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knapp.
Shoy with the counter takedown but Knapp avoids it easily.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Shoy saw that one coming.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoy.
Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Knapp misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knapp!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoy wants to take a breather but Knapp manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shoy.
Knapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shoy is controlling him. #T5#
Knapp controlling Shoy's posture.
Shoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shoy won't allow Knapp to sweep him here. #T6#
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.
Shoy pushes down on Knapp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T7#
Knapp can't escape the position.
Knapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Knapp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoy controlling the position easily from mount.
Knapp trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T8#
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.
Knapp tries to hold on but Shoy pushes him away.
Knapp is looking to improve his position but Shoy isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Shoy controlling from mount.
Knapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoy controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoy is trying to control here but Knapp has managed to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp misses with a hook.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Knapp tries to break free but Shoy pushes him back against the cage.
Knapp can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Knapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Shoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Knapp. #T1#
Knapp pushes Shoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knapp walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knapp throws a jab when Shoy was well out of range.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoy slips a straight right by Knapp.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knapp won't be happy with that.
Knapp is looking for a sweep.
Shoy trying to control the position but Knapp is working away.
Knapp is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Shoy trying to control the action but Knapp is working from the bottom.
Knapp wants to control but Shoy postures up.#T3#
Knapp is looking for a sweep.
Shoy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knapp's legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shoy blocks a jab.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Shoy looking to score a takedown here. Knapp is defending well but Shoy drives through and ends up in Knapp's guard.
Knapp wants to sweep here but Shoy controlling him for the moment.
Shoy passes Knapp's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Knapp is looking for a sweep. Shoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoy trying to control from half guard but Knapp is working away.
Knapp is trying is best to control the position here.
Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Shoy has passed into side control.
Knapp is trying to control Shoy's posture but Shoy avoids it. #T5#
Knapp is pushing Shoy's head away, looking to escape. Shoy manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it.
Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Knapp clinches up against the cage.
Shoy blocks an uppercut.
#T6#
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land.
Shoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edgar Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pok Shoy.
Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knapp working hard to break the clinch.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Knapp throws a head punch that misses.
Knapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a single leg into guard. Knapp didn't expect that. #T7#
Knapp is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shoy dives into side control.
Shoy trying to control the position but Knapp is working away.
Shoy tries to move to mount but Knapp blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knapp tries to escape but Shoy is in control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knapp can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Shoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Knapp misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoy.
Knapp seems keen to control Shoy's posture.
Knapp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Knapp misses with a looping left.#CL#
Knapp darts in and clinches Shoy up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoy backwards.
Knapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knapp misses with a body punch.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knapp tries a body shot but Shoy blocks it.
Edgar Knapp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoy backwards.
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knapp walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoy.
Shoy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knapp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knapp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shoy is controlling him.
Knapp seems keen to control Shoy's posture.#T2#
Shoy looking to sit in guard and control but Knapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Knapp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knapp wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Knapp wants to stand up but Shoy is controlling him.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing Shoy from controlling successfully.
Knapp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knapp trying to control the position here.
Shoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knapp is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knapp throws the left hand but Shoy avoids the punch easily.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T5#
Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoy.
Knapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knapp misses with an uppercut. Shoy saw that one coming.
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Shoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Shoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knapp looks to throw the jab but Shoy is out of range.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Knapp misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Shoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knapp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shoy being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Knapp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knapp is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shoy working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Knapp is looking to stand up but Shoy won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8#
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.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Knapp throws out a loose jab but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shoy.
Edgar Knapp is winning the standup battle so far.
Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pok Shoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knapp controlling the position.
Shoy looking to sit in guard and control but Knapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T9#
Knapp wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Knapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knapp has his hands on Shoy's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoy is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp had his way with Pok Shoy in that round.
That's time! Knapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoy feints the counter takedown.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoy moves away.
Shoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knapp.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp throws a big shot that misses.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
Knapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knapp misses with a punch to the body.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Knapp won't allow it.
#T1#
Knapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knapp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knapp gets through Shoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knapp can't break the clinch.
Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Shoy avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage.
A short right from Knapp.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoy backwards.
Knapp lands a left hand.
Shoy jumps guard but Knapp stands there with Shoy around his waist. Shoy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Knapp working hard to break the clinch.
Knapp misses with some punches.
Knapp misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knapp scores with a hook to the body.
Shoy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knapp tries to throw a body punch but Shoy avoids it by throwing Knapp back against the cage.
Knapp scores with a shot to the side of Shoy's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knapp throws a head punch that misses.
Knapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy. #T3#
Knapp has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Knapp tries to work over Shoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knapp misses with the head strike.
Shoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoy controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Knapp fails to land.
Knapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knapp.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoy backwards.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knapp walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edgar Knapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pok Shoy.#T4#
Knapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knapp.
Shoy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knapp defends it well.
Knapp throws a body shot but no joy.
And Shoy tries to counter it with a takedown but Knapp pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knapp misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Shoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Knapp is retaining full guard.
Knapp keeping moving, preventing Shoy from controlling successfully.
Knapp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T5#
Knapp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shoy is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoy.
Shoy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
Shoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp misses the shot to the body.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shoy manages to avoid it.
Shoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knapp throws out the jab.
A big right from Knapp misses.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Shoy moves away and avoids it.
Knapp throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knapp!
Knapp regains half guard.#T7#
Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
Shoy controlling the action here.
Knapp wants to get back to his feet.
Knapp wants to get back to full guard but Shoy has mounted him!#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knapp squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoy wants to take Knapp's back here but Knapp is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Edgar Knapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knapp tries to hold on but Shoy pushes him away.
Knapp is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action.
Knapp can't escape the position.
#T9#
Knapp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shoy controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knapp is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Knapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knapp, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Knapp! |
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Funk misses with a head kick.
Edgar Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Funk darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knapp.
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Knapp tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Knapp pushes Funk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Funk manages to break the clinch.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Edgar Knapp has been cut.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Funk moves away and avoids it.
Funk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funk.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funk moves away.
Funk throws a head kick but Knapp moves out of range.
#T1##TD#
Knapp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funk to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Funk has gone for a leg lock! Knapp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Funk's guard.#REVB#
Funk is breathing heavily.
Funk wants to hit a sweep here but Knapp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funk there!
Knapp is looking to stand but Funk has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T2#
Knapp tries to stand up but Funk grabs his leg and drags him down! Funk is now on top, in side control.
Funk misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Funk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Funk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knapp is pushing Funk's head away, looking to escape. Funk manages to hold on to the position though.
Knapp wants to control but Funk postures up.#T3#
Knapp tries to escape but Funk is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp sneaks back into half guard.
Knapp works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Funk has gone for a leg lock! Knapp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Funk's guard.#REVB#
Funk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knapp tries to stand but Funk is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Knapp stands up and waves to Funk to follow him.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Edgar Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knapp throws a body punch but Funk moves out of range.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Funk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knapp's sensitive parts.
No luck for Funk with that takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knapp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funk at a distance.
Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk.
Funk throws a big counter combination but Knapp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T5#
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Funk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Funk goes for a double leg but Knapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knapp continues to drive forward.
Funk tries to circle away but Knapp has him pinned against the cage.
Funk trying to land knees to the body.
Funk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knapp.
Knapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Funk pushes off an throws an elbow but Knapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
Knapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knapp lands a nice uppercut.
Funk is trying to push Knapp away but Knapp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Funk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knapp scores with a shoulder strike.
Funk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Knapp.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards. #T6#
Knapp works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
Knapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knapp.
Funk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
Knapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knapp.
Knapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Funk tries to land a knee to the head but Knapp blocks with his arms.
Knapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knapp.
Knapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Funk is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Oh Funk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knapp scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Knapp misses.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk seems to have got his legs back now.#T7#
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk throws a nice head kick!
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Knapp as Funk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Funk slips a jab from Knapp.
Funk tries a low kick but Knapp avoids it.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk throws a head kick but Knapp moves out of range.
#CL2#
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp. #T8#
Knapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funks head.
Knapp blocks an uppercut.
Knapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funk looking to stall.
Knapp cracks Funk with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knapp pushes Funk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Knapp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knapp.
Knapp scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
Knapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knapp cracks Funk with a nice body shot.
Knapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Funk has had enough of the clinch but Knapp keeps him there for the moment.
Knapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T9#
Knapp lands with a right to the head.
Knapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Knapp pushes Funk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knapp.
Knapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funk.
Knapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
A short left from Knapp.
Knapp lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
A short body shot lands from Knapp as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Knapp's cut.
That's time! Funk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Funk moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Funk misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knapp! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knapp in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Funk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp loads up on a big right hand but Funk slips the punch.
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Edgar Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp throws a hook to the side of Funk's head but Funk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Knapp has Funk up against the cage in a clinch.
Funk is trying to force a seperation but Knapp has the dominant position.
Knapp lands a right hand.
A short right from Knapp.
A body shot lands from Knapp.
#T1#
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Edgar Knapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Funk controls his hands.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Knapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knapp lands a shot to the body.
Knapp is working Funk over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Knapp.
Funk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funk.
Knapp lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp is leaning against Funk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knapp lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Knapp. #T2#
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Knapp dips a shoulder and cracks Funk with a mighty uppercut! Funk falls back against the cage and Knapp unloads with a barrage of strikes! Funk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knapp screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Knapp! |
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