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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
A left lands for Gatekeeper .
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Gatekeeper closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.
Gatekeeper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gatekeeper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
A short left from Gatekeeper .
Gatekeeper throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight tries to pull guard but Gatekeeper holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Gatekeeper lands with a left to the head.
Gatekeeper misses with some punches.
Gatekeeper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatekeeper lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatekeeper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatekeeper misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Gatekeeper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gatekeeper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gatekeeper fails to land.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Gatekeeper throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Gatekeeper lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Gatekeeper is controlling him.
Gatekeeper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Gatekeeper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatekeeper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatekeeper misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gatekeeper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatekeeper lands an uppercut.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gatekeeper after a bit of a struggle.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatekeeper misses with a punch to the body.
Gatekeeper lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatekeeper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatekeeper working aggressively here.
Gatekeeper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gatekeeper effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Gatekeeper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatekeeper throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatekeeper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Gatekeeper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight blocking some punches.
Gatekeeper misses with some punches.
Gatekeeper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Gatekeeper has double underhooks.
Knight is working for takedown but Gatekeeper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gannon Gatekeeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Knight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatekeeper . #T4#
Gatekeeper lands an uppercut.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Gatekeeper has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatekeeper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatekeeper lands with a left to the head.
Gatekeeper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Gatekeeper is controlling the position. #BC#
Gatekeeper breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gatekeeper clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatekeeper .
Gatekeeper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Gatekeeper misses with some punches.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gannon Gatekeeper dominated that round.
That's time! Gatekeeper 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Knight drives through with a takedown into Gatekeeper 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gatekeeper is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea.
Knight wants to get up but he can't break Gatekeeper 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gatekeeper wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatekeeper is trying to escape back to his feet but Knight uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1#
Knight gets to mount! Gatekeeper was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gatekeeper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatekeeper is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatekeeper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knight is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gatekeeper scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eric Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatekeeper swinging wildly here.
Gatekeeper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatekeeper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatekeeper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gatekeeper jabs at Knight's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatekeeper thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Gatekeeper . Gatekeeper maintains the clinch.
Knight jumps guard but Gatekeeper stands there with Knight around his waist. Knight gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gatekeeper misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Gatekeeper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gatekeeper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gatekeeper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatekeeper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gatekeeper digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Gatekeeper .
Gatekeeper lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatekeeper .
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatekeeper gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
Gatekeeper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatekeeper scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Knight blocking some punches.
#T2#
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Gatekeeper has him pressed against the cage.
Gatekeeper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Gannon Gatekeeper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gatekeeper lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatekeeper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Gatekeeper .
Knight stalling in the clinch but Gatekeeper improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatekeeper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatekeeper finish him?
Knight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatekeeper .
Knight is trying to stall.
Gatekeeper lands a right hand.
Gatekeeper lands a right hand. #T3#
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Gatekeeper sneaks out the side door and pushes Knight away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gatekeeper connects with a body shot.
Gatekeeper connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatekeeper throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Knight's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Gatekeeper dives in looking to finish as Knight flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Gatekeeper 's strikes! Gatekeeper is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Knight's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Knight was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gannon Gatekeeper !
Gannon Gatekeeper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Gnarly. Those never looked like landing.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Gnarly.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Gnarly is wise to it.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Gnarly moves out of range easily.
Gnarly throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and pushes Gnarly back into the cage.
Gnarly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gnarly misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Gnarly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gnarly gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Gnarly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Gnarly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gnarly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gnarly misses with a wild combination.
Bob Gnarly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Gnarly both land. Nice combination.
Gnarly throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gnarly falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knight controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Gnarly is working an open guard so Knight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gnarly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Gnarly throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Knight forces Gnarly back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gnarly misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control.
Gnarly is breathing heavily.
Knight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gnarly's shoulder. That is not cool.
Knight working the ground and pound. #SU2#
Knight stands up and beckons Gnarly to his feet.
Gnarly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gnarly.
Bob Gnarly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gnarly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Knight tries to pull guard but Gnarly holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gnarly misses with a few strikes there.
Knight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gnarly.#TD2#
Knight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gnarly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.#SUB2#
Gnarly is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Knight has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Gnarly is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Eric Knight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Lisario does it's job there.
Knight throws out a leg kick but Lisario moves out of range and Knight only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisario looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Knight jumps guard.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Lisario is having none of it.
Lisario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is pulling down on Lisario's head. It's preventing any offense from Lisario, at least for the moment.
Lisario trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Knight wants to stand up but Lisario is controlling him.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knight keeping full guard, as Lisario tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lisario fails with the takedown.
Lisario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.#T2#
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.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lisario is defended easily by Knight.
Lisario moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lisario.
Lisario tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Lisario ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Knight rushes Lisario and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Knight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lisario looks winded!#T3#
Knight tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lisario controls his leg.
Lisario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight not doing much here.
Knight wants to stand but Lisario has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lisario trying to control here.
Knight controlling the pace.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lisario tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a series of strikes. Lisario will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Knight has Lisario up against the cage in a clinch.
Lisario throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lisario quickly recovers to half guard.
Knight uses his free foot to push down on Lisario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lisario.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Knight swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lisario is now in Knight's guard. A big mistake from Knight there, giving up the dominant position!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight has control of Lisario's left arm, preventing Lisario from doing any damage. #T1#
Lisario stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lisario won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Knight has his hands on Lisario's head, controlling the position.
Knight's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lisario trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Lisario 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.#TD#
Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Lisario tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lisario manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Knight stands up and beckons Lisario to join him on the feet.
Knight scores with the left hand. Lisario knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Lisario drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lisario dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
Lisario wants to stand but Knight has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Knight is pressing down on Lisario's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight has control of Lisario's left arm, preventing Lisario from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Lisario from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Knight dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lisario tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Lisario shoots in.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lisario has eaten all the pies!
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Lisario shoots in.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lisario sprawls and moves away.
Lisario tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range. #CL#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Lisario with that takedown attempt.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lisario or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Lisario was just out of range.
Lisario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lisario shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Knight has managed to clinch.
Lisario has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Knight has clasped his hands together around Lisario's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lisario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Knight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lisario is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and pushes Lisario back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lisario just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knight's brow. #TD#
Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Lisario throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lisario wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Lisario dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Lisario's head and hops out.#T3#
Lisario tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Lisario with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.#CL#
Knight moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Knight rushes Lisario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lisario tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually Lisario drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lisario being controlled here momentarily.
Knight striking from his own guard. #T4#
Knight is looking to stand up but Lisario isn't so interested in that idea.
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Knight is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Angel Lisario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Knight decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Knight!
The defeated Angel Lisario had this to say: 'Everyone sucks!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Lisario tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lisario blocks a leg kick.
Lisario drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lisario has eaten all the pies!
Lisario fails with the takedown#CL#
and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Lisario breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lisario. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lisario.
Lisario is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.
Knight is pressed up against the cage. Lisario has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knight down to the mat. Knight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.
Lisario wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lisario, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
#TD#
Knight lands a takedown into guard.
Knight won't allow Lisario to get back to his feet.
Knight not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Lisario looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into half guard.
#T2#
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Knight seems content to control.#T3#
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Lisario is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisario flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lisario tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it. #CL#
Knight pushes Lisario up against the cage in a clinch.
Lisario is trying to push Knight away but Knight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lisario is trying to break free.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lisario is defended easily by Knight.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lisario.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lisario!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lisario shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Lisario fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Knight was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lisario lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lisario dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.
Knight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lisario to score with a decent uppercut.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lisario.
Lisario ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Lisario is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisario has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knight. #T1##BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lisario closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
Lisario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lisario throws an elbow but misses.
Knight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lisario can do to turn this around?#T2##BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eric Knight is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and pushes Lisario back into the cage.
Knight tries a knee to the head but Lisario blocks it.
Knight missing with knees to the body.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lisario.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lisario avoids it.
Knight is pressed up against the cage. Lisario has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knight down to the mat. Knight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lisario is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Lisario is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.#BC#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight leaves Lisario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eric Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Knight scores with a takedown into Lisario's guard.
Lisario being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lisario's head.
Knight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lisario is proving hard to escape from.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Knight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lisario is defending well for now.
Lisario jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Lisario gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lisario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lisario looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisario misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eric Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Lisario.#CL#
Knight rushes Lisario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Lisario is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Lisario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight has Lisario pressed against the cage, preventing Lisario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lisario tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knight tries to stand but Lisario is controlling from the bottom.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Knight 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.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eric Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight won't allow Lisario to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lisario can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Knight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knight wants to stand up but Lisario is controlling the position.
#T4#
Knight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knight controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Knight working for a guillotine from mount but Lisario is in no mood to give up.
Knight breaks from Lisario's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Angel Lisario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lisario really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Knight!
The defeated Angel Lisario had this to say: 'Everyone sucks!'.
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