 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
MMA Hype -58-
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Volkov avoids the body shot from Mcknight.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Mcknight moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov. Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcknight. Mcknight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcknight's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcknight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mcknight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Mcknight fails to land. Volkov cracks Mcknight with a nice body shot. Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mcknight avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage. Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcknight's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight prevents a body shot from Volkov. Mcknight blocks a body shot from Volkov. A frustrated look appears on Mcknight's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcknight's head backwards. Leo Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Volkov punishes Mcknight's body with a nice straight punch. Volkov jabs at Mcknight's body. Mcknight throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov. Volkov misses with a wild body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook. Mcknight swings and misses with a shot to the body and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body. Mcknight fails in his attempt to clinch. Volkov slips a jab from Mcknight. A cross from Volkov lands.#ROC#Mcknight is rocked! Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcknight.#CL2# Mcknight moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcknight lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC2# Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Volkov. A counter left hand to the body from Volkov misses its target. Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose. Mcknight is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him? Mcknight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body. Mcknight seems to have recovered his senses. Volkov connects with a single shot there. Mcknight wants to clinch but Volkov slips to the side and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcknight.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcknight.
It looks like Volkov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Mcknight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov works Mcknight's body with a nice hook.#T3# Volkov slips a jab from Mcknight. Mcknight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Mcknight has taken the fight into the clinch. Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcknight's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcknight. Volkov pushes Mcknight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcknight controls his hands.
Mcknight working aggressively here.
Volkov is leaning against Mcknight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head. Mcknight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcknight prevents a body shot from Volkov. Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov cracks Mcknight with a nice body shot. Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Mcknight. Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Mcknight knows he should have avoided that one. Mcknight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Volkov is looking to wear down Mcknight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcknight misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Mcknight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratibor Volkov dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Volkov digs a good body shot into Mcknight's ribs. Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook. A left and a right from Mcknight both land. Nice combination. A big right from Mcknight misses. Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Mcknight tries to clinch up. Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcknight moves away. It seemed like Mcknight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcknight doesn't seem phased though. Mcknight moves into range and connects with a jab. Mcknight looks up at the clock. Bad move! Volkov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mcknight. Volkov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratibor Volkov! A victorious Ratibor Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
MMA Hype -49-
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1# McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Mcknight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mcknight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mcknight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald. No joy there for Mcknight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcknight. Mcknight swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcknight circles away.
#CL# Mcknight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. McDonald is trying to pull guard but Mcknight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg McDonald. Mcknight can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Mcknight tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mcknight misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mcknight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away. McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Mcknight.
#BC2# McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. McDonald tries to clinch but Mcknight moves out of range. Mcknight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McDonald takes one on the button. A combination from Mcknight does no damage. #CL2# McDonald darts in and clinches Mcknight up against the cage. McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcknight wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcknight after a bit of a struggle. McDonald stalling in the clinch but Mcknight improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald. McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcknight is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Mcknight - just one landing. #T2# No joy there for Mcknight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcknight misses with a double jab.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Mcknight stumbling back into the cage. McDonald feints and then cracks Mcknight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcknight down. #CL# Mcknight drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcknight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McDonald can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Mcknight.
McDonald takes a shot to the head. McDonald tries to pull guard but Mcknight forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mcknight has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mcknight tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot. McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Mcknight gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage. #T3# McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcknight tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcknight to the ground. Mcknight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mcknight misses with a double jab.
McDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mcknight keeps the fight on the outside. McDonald fails with the takedown.#CL# Mcknight closes the distance and clinches. McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcknight controls his hands.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcknight has double underhooks. Mcknight lands a left hand.
Mcknight misses with a body punch.
Mcknight scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head. Mcknight lands a body punch. McDonald looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4##BC# Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Mcknight gets a clinch. McDonald trying to stall but Mcknight improves his position.
Mcknight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Mcknight. Mcknight lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mcknight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcknight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mcknight tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Mcknight back against the cage. Mcknight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald. McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mcknight dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Mcknight just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Mcknight. #CL# Mcknight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mcknight scores with a shoulder strike. McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcknight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcknight gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage. Mcknight lands a shot to the body. Mcknight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around? Mcknight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcknight tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mcknight tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Mcknight back against the cage. #BC# Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcknight throws out the jab. Mcknight looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#T1# Mcknight misses the shot to the body. Mcknight misses with a hook. McDonald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcknight defends well and McDonald ends up having to push Mcknight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg McDonald. McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McDonald slips under a jab. McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Mcknight 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. Mcknight thows a left - swing and a miss! Mcknight looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely. McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcknight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mcknight stuffs the takedown. Mcknight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Leo Mcknight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mcknight misses with an uppercut. A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. No joy there for Mcknight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# McDonald shoots for a takedown but Mcknight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mcknight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Mcknight closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage. Mcknight scores with a shoulder strike. Mcknight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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! McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcknight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcknight throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald. #BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice combination there by Mcknight.
A combination from Mcknight does no damage. McDonald takes one to the chin there. The crowd cheers as Mcknight lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though. McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcknight. Mcknight throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.#T3# Mcknight misses with a left hand and McDonald counters with a good, hard body kick but Mcknight shrugs it off. Mcknight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Mcknight. Mcknight stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet. McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcknight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McDonald misses with the combination.
#CL# Mcknight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# McDonald pulls guard successfully.
Mcknight is looking to pass into half guard but McDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonald is in guard.#REVB##T4# Mcknight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mcknight is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up. McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Mcknight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Mcknight is keeping him busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mcknight dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Mcknight, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Mcknight against the cage but Mcknight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mcknight just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcknight 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.
Mcknight misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald throws a push kick but Mcknight slaps the foot to one side. Mcknight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
#CL# McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Mcknight has taken the fight into the clinch. Mcknight is defending well against a takedown attempt. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg McDonald. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in the clinch, Mcknight scores with a nice short uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Mcknight.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Mcknight holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Mcknight is working McDonald over against the cage.#T1# Mcknight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcknight gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
#BC# Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Mcknight closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Mcknight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McDonald tries to clinch up and Mcknight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Some wild striking there from Mcknight.
McDonald fails with the takedown. Mcknight swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.#T2# McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcknight. McDonald with the counter takedown but Mcknight avoids it easily. Mcknight throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it. McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcknight tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcknight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mcknight lands a jab-cross combination. McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcknight. McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcknight as he avoids it easily. Mcknight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Mcknight moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mcknight lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, Mcknight scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# Mcknight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcknight.
Mcknight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Mcknight has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcknight paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mcknight lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Nice uppercut there from Mcknight. McDonald goes for a double leg but Mcknight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcknight continues to drive forward. A big left from Mcknight misses. McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcknight's waist but Mcknight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side. McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Mcknight has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mcknight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mcknight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Leo Mcknight has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2# McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Left hook, right uppercut from Mcknight. Greg McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leo Mcknight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mcknight throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Leo Mcknight showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcknight, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Mcknight! |
|
|
|
Event:
MMA Hype -39-
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1# FrownFelter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcknight defends it nicely. Mcknight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2# FrownFelter gets a takedown into half guard. Mcknight is looking to improve his position.
FrownFelter winds up and cracks Mcknight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
FrownFelter is trying to control. Mcknight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. FrownFelter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcknight! #T1# FrownFelter looking to control but Mcknight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mcknight tries to hold on but FrownFelter postures up. FrownFelter with good strikes from the mount here! Mcknight is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
FrownFelter trying to control but Mcknight is having none of it. Mcknight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
FrownFelter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. FrownFelter looking to control and managing it successfully. Mcknight is desperately trying to improve his position but FrownFelter has a good base and remains in mount. Mcknight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for FrownFelter on the ground.#T2# Mcknight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by FrownFelter.
Mcknight is in a horrible position here. FrownFelter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. FrownFelter punishing his opponent with strikes. FrownFelter landing strikes from the mount and Mcknight is in trouble! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. FrownFelter controlling from the full mount. FrownFelter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Mcknight is rocked! FrownFelter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Oh Mcknight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! FrownFelter looking to control and managing it successfully. FrownFelter working Mcknight over with strikes here. FrownFelter landing strikes, looking to finish! FrownFelter postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mcknight badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of FrownFelter around the waist but FrownFelter pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! FrownFelter is the winner by TKO! FrownFelter jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken FrownFelter! An out of breath and clearly excited Ken FrownFelter thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
|
|
|
Event:
MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Mcknight rushes Kat and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcknight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kat throws a sloppy head kick and Mcknight counters with a stiff right hand. A cross from Mcknight lands. Kat misses with a takedown attempt enabling Mcknight to counter with a crisp jab. Mcknight lands with a shot to the body. Kat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mcknight lands a nice shot that snaps Kat's head back.
Mcknight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kat looks for a takedown but Mcknight sprawls well. A lazy left from Mcknight finds it's target.#T1##CL# Mcknight moves into range and clinches up with Kat. Kat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short body shot lands from Mcknight as the two fighters clinch.
Mcknight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kat lands a hook to the side of the head. Mcknight lands an uppercut. A short left from Mcknight. Mcknight scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Kat fails with the takedown and Mcknight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kat. 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 nice combination there by Mcknight.
Kat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mcknight closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mcknight throws a right and a left that both miss. Kat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kat moves forwards but Mcknight connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kat with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Mcknight to counter with a crisp jab. Leo Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kat misses with a double jab
letting Mcknight counter with a right hand. #ROC#Kat is rocked! Kat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcknight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mcknight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Leo Mcknight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Mcknight clinches. #T3##BC# Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
Mcknight connects with a jab. Mcknight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kat misses with a combination
and Mcknight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcknight scores with a body shot.
Kat takes a swing at Mcknight's ribcage but misses. Mcknight is looking for a counter combo. Mcknight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kat misses with the combination.
Mcknight lands a jab to the nose. Good exchange - Mcknight coming out on top.#T4# A nice combination there by Mcknight.
Mcknight lands a nice shot to the body.
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! Mcknight throws a right hand that Kat ducks under and follows up with a left that Kat also avoids with ease.#CL# Mcknight has closed the distance and engaged Kat in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mcknight.
Mcknight lands a shoulder strike. A short left from Mcknight. Mcknight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short uppercut from Mcknight. Mcknight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kat backwards. Kat is looking to control Mcknight's arms but Mcknight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kat has his back to the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mcknight dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Some wild striking there from Mcknight.
Mcknight scores with a shot to the body.
Mcknight closes the distance and lands a one-two. Leo Mcknight is winning the standup battle so far. Kat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Leo Mcknight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kat tries for a takedown but Mcknight circles away easily and Mcknight counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Mcknight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcknight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kat in his tracks. Mcknight misses with a double jab.
#T1# Kat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcknight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL# Mcknight clinches up against the cage.#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcknight cracks Kat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcknight defends well and Kat ends up having to push Mcknight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mcknight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mcknight scores with a jab to the body. Mcknight scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kat is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcknight finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kat lands with a nice body punch. Kat seems to have recovered his senses. Mcknight catches Kat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice body punch from Mcknight. #T2##CL# Mcknight moves into range and clinches up with Kat.#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcknight swats away the attempt to clinch by Kat. Kat closes the distance but Mcknight moves to the side and Mcknight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcknight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kat on the side of the head. Mcknight jabs at Kat's body. Kat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mcknight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mcknight cracks Kat with a good jab. Kat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Kat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcknight finds it's way round the side to connect with Kat's head. Kat swings widly with a right hand
and Mcknight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mcknight is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kat. Mcknight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL# Mcknight has managed to clinch.
Mcknight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kat takes a shot to the head. #BC# Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Mcknight clinches. #BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kat can do to turn this around? Kat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mcknight swinging wildly here.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mcknight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mcknight lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Mcknight rushes Kat and presses him up against the cage. Kat goes for a takedown attempt but Mcknight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Mcknight dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Nice jab there from Mcknight. Kat throws a right and a left that Mcknight avoids nicely. Mcknight thuds a left hand into Kat's body. Mcknight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kat under the eye. Kat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice shot by Mcknight. Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight counters with a straight right hand.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcknight is defending well for now. Kat tries to pull guard but Mcknight holds him up against the cage and eventually Kat drops back down to his feet.
Mcknight lands a right hand. #T1# Mcknight pushes Kat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
Kat walks into a straight right hand from Mcknight. Nice jab there from Mcknight. Kat looks to clinch and Mcknight counters with a nice body shot. Mcknight scores with a sloppy right hand. Kat should have avoided that one. Mcknight cracks Kat with a right hand to the side of the head. Mcknight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kat's head. Kat tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mcknight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2# Mcknight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mcknight throws a combination. Kat tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mcknight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kat in his tracks. Mcknight throws a one two combo.
Kat throws a head kick that misses. Mcknight throws a big counter combination but Kat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mcknight lands a nice shot that snaps Kat's head back.
Mcknight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kat under the eye. Mcknight jabs Kat to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Kat throws a right and a left that Mcknight avoids nicely. Mcknight lands a jab to Kat's midsection. Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mcknight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcknight duly obliges. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcknight connects with a jab. Mcknight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mcknight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4# Mcknight lands a head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Mcknight has Kat up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcknight digs a right hand into Kat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kat's gas tank. Kat is stalling here.
Mcknight scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcknight. #BC# Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcknight circles away quickly and effectively. Felix Kat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Leo Mcknight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kat throws a combination that misses and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Leo Mcknight showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mcknight 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Mcknight! |
|
|
|
Event:
MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1# A jab lands there for Lemon. Mcknight lands a nice shot that snaps Lemon's head back.
Lemon lands a head shot. Lemon looks to land a right hand but Mcknight moved out of range. Mcknight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcknight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mcknight takes one to the side of the head.
Mcknight moves out of range of the strikes. Mcknight fails in his attempt to clinch. Mcknight throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mcknight scores with a jab to the head.
Lemon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lemon defending well as Mcknight loads up on a big left hand. Leo Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lemon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcknight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mcknight moves away from the strike by Lemon. #CL# Mcknight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcknight. Mcknight misses with a short punch on the inside. Lemon tries to work over Mcknight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mcknight lands a shoulder strike. Lemon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcknight. Mcknight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemon lands a nice uppercut. Mcknight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemon backwards. Lemon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemon misses with a punch to the body.
Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcknight. Lemon misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Lemon.
#T2# Lemon takes a shot to the head. Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcknight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lemon struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcknight controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Lemon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lemon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcknight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Lemon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcknight backwards. Mcknight working hard to break the clinch. Lemon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Lemon. #ROC2#Mcknight is rocked! Mcknight has had enough of the clinch but Lemon keeps him there for the moment. Oh Mcknight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lemon prevents Mcknight from breaking the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Mcknight working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Lemon lands with a light punch inside. Mcknight blocking some punches.
Mcknight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lemon tries to work over Mcknight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lemon misses with the head strike.
Lemon lands with a short shot to the head. Lemon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. and Lemon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mcknight! He's just covering up as Lemon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Lemon! A very excited looking Kurt Lemon 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:
MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1# Bailek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcknight but Mcknight pushes him off and we're back to square one. It looked like Mcknight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailek. Bailek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcknight circles away. Mcknight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mcknight misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcknight sprawls well. Mcknight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet. Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tum Bailek. Mcknight misses with the combination.
Bailek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight throws a series of strikes that have Bailek backpedaling.
Mcknight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL# Mcknight drives through and clinches with Bailek against the cage.
Mcknight lands with a right to the head. #T1# Bailek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcknight walks away with a smile on his face. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A nice combination there by Mcknight.
Bailek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mcknight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Mcknight misses. Bailek tries to move into range but Mcknight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Mcknight with a nice cross.#CL# Mcknight clinches up with Bailek and pushes him back against the cage. Mcknight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bailek.
Bailek takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good body shot from Mcknight.
Nice body punch from Mcknight. #T2# Bailek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcknight after a bit of a struggle. Mcknight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailek backwards. Mcknight lands a hook to the side of the head. Bailek is trying to pull guard but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage. Bailek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcknight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC# Mcknight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Mcknight clinches up against the cage.#BC# Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight lands with a straight right. Bailek didn't see that one coming. Mcknight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. No joy there for Bailek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Mcknight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Mcknight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bailek looks winded! Bailek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Bailek is rocked! Bailek with a lazy takedown attempt and Mcknight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bailek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcknight finish him?#T3# Bailek fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mcknight lands with a right hand. Tum Bailek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mcknight throws a monster overhand right that drops Bailek! Mcknight follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight! |
|
|
|
Event:
MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1# Mcknight connects with a crisp jab. Salerno doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Salerno shoots in for a double leg but Mcknight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Salerno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcknight to the ground. Salerno is now in Mcknight's guard. Mcknight 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. Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcknight swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mcknight working a defensive guard here.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving. Mcknight wants to sweep here but Salerno controlling him for the moment. We've been hearing that Salerno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salerno trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Mcknight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salerno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salerno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Salerno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Salerno passes Mcknight's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mcknight is trying to stand up here but Salerno is controlling him well. Mcknight is looking for a sweep. Salerno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Salerno works his way into full mount! Salerno wants to control the pace but Mcknight is squirming around nicely. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcknight can do anything to dispel that myth. Mcknight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Salerno prevents Mcknight from getting the reversal. Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Salerno looking to control and managing it successfully. Salerno avoids the attempt from Mcknight to control.#T2# Salerno is landing with some decent strikes but Mcknight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Mcknight is squirming around, avoiding Salerno's attempts to control the action. Salerno cracks Mcknight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB# Salerno wants to finish this one by submission but Mcknight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salerno. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Salerno working away from the top, dropping strikes. Mcknight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcknight tries to hold on but Salerno pushes him away. Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Salerno unloading with bombs! Salerno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Salerno wants to control the pace but Mcknight is squirming around nicely. #T3# Salerno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Salerno. Salerno trying to control but he's not successful this time. Salerno with shots to the head and body - Mcknight looks very uncomfortable down there. We've been informed that Mcknight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Mcknight tries to reverse the position but Salerno maintains control. Mcknight wants to control but Salerno is having none of it. Mcknight bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Salerno trying to control the position.
Mcknight trying to control but Salerno is working from the bottom. Salerno 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. Salerno 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##T4# Salerno prevents Mcknight from improving his position. Ground and pound from Salerno. Salerno is trying to control. Mcknight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salerno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Mcknight has hold of Salerno's hands but Salerno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mcknight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Salerno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcknight keeps working. Salerno stalling. Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radley Salerno dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Mcknight slaps away a takedown attempt from Salerno, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mcknight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mcknight lands a lovely overhand right. Salerno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. No luck with that takedown attempt from Salerno. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radley Salerno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Salerno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mcknight misses with a wild body shot. Salerno shoots in but no luck this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcknight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Salerno is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Radley Salerno has been cut. Mcknight lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Salerno can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mcknight and Salerno drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mcknight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024 |
#R1# Mcknight lands with a nice combination. Pending backs away looking to recover. Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Pending get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pending stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mcknight runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Mcknight! |
|
|
|
|
|
|