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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wallace forces Mcknight back against the cage and clinches.
Mcknight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Mcknight is trying to trip Wallace. He has hold of a leg but Wallace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcknight persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wallace wants to stand but Mcknight is controlling the position.
Mcknight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcknight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Mcknight.
Let's hope that Mcknight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcknight on the ground.
Mcknight tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Mcknight is working Wallace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wallace is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mcknight dives into side control.
#T1#
Wallace is pushing Mcknight's head away, looking to escape. Mcknight manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Mcknight stands up.
Mcknight shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace 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.
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mcknight is out of range.
Mcknight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Mcknight throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Mcknight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch. #T2#
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordon Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiyn Mcknight.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace tries to break free but Mcknight pushes him back against the cage.
Mcknight jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Mcknight gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mcknight.
Jordon Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Mcknight avoids them all with ease.
Mcknight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wallace went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcknight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordon Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace throws a leg kick that misses.
Wallace tries to bum rush Mcknight with a series of wild strikes but Mcknight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcknight.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcknight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Mcknight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Mcknight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES#
Wallace has one foot on Mcknight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mcknight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcknight keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Mcknight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Mcknight is controlling him.
Mcknight fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordon Wallace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wallace lands with a straight right. Mcknight didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Mcknight on that attempt.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Mcknight is avoiding it.
Mcknight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Mcknight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcknight moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Mcknight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallace appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jordon Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiyn Mcknight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace stalks Mcknight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcknight's face. Mcknight staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcknight misses with an uppercut.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Mcknight circles away.
Mcknight feints the counter takedown.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Mcknight keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcknight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcknight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Mcknight shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcknight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mcknight manages to break the clinch.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Mcknight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mcknight breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mcknight moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcknight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.
Mcknight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallace is defending well.
Mcknight is breathing heavily.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcknight closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Mcknight pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcknight.
Mcknight shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcknight slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
#T3#
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Mcknight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordon Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace tries to clinch but Mcknight is having none of it.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mcknight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wallace pushes Mcknight off but Mcknight dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcknight lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcknight tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here as Mcknight stalls from top position.#SU2#
Mcknight decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcknight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcknight off to one side.
Mcknight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Mcknight's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcknight tries to avoid it.
Mcknight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace throws a head kick but Mcknight moves out of range.
Mcknight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Mcknight checks a leg kick.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Mcknight is looking to clinch.
Mcknight wants to clinch.
As Mcknight looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo but Mcknight just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Wallace dominated that second round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcknight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcknight wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace feints a jab promting Mcknight to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mcknight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Mcknight instigates a clinch.
Mcknight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcknight tries to pull guard but Wallace won't allow it.
#BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Jordon Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcknight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wallace clinches up with Mcknight and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcknight can do to turn this around?
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jordon Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiyn Mcknight.#BC#
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Mcknight shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Mcknight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcknight missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Mcknight tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace throws a head kick but Mcknight moves out of range.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcknight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcknight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wallace throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mcknight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
Wallace tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mcknight.
Wallace is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mcknight trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wallace doesn't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Mcknight has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wallace! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mcknight gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaiyn Mcknight! |
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