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Event:
Gladiators 40 Knutsson v Kingi
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingi scores with a kick to the body.
Kingi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knutsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingi.
Knutsson slips under a jab from Kingi.
Kingi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knutsson looks to land a left hand but Kingi moved out of range nicely.
Knutsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kingi lands with a cross.
Knutsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knutsson throws out a loose jab but Kingi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kingi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Kingi.
Kingi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knutsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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!
Knutsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knutsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Kingi. #T1#
Kingi misses with a wild combination.
Kingi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Kingi catches Knutsson right on the button with a cross.
Knutsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knutsson defending well as Kingi loads up on a big left hand.
Kingi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kingi lands with a good body shot.
Knutsson swings for the body but Kingi moves out of range.
Knutsson lands with a good body shot.
Kingi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knutsson checks a low kick from Kingi.
Knutsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingi scores with a push kick.
Knutsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingi misses.
Kingi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knutsson throws out the jab. #T2#
Kingi tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Knutsson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knutsson takes a swing at Kingi's ribcage but misses.
Kingi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knutsson at a distance.
Kingi throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Knutsson misses.
Knutsson slips under a jab.
Kingi misses with a lunging right hand
and Knutsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Kingi misses.
Kingi thuds a left hand into Knutsson 's body.
Good leg kick by Kingi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knutsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knutsson throws out the jab.
Knutsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingi is just out of range.
Stadin Kingi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Knutsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Kingi misses its intended target.
Kingi takes a swing at Knutsson 's ribcage but misses.
Kingi scores with a nice body kick.
Knutsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingi looks for the body kick but Knutsson saw that one coming.
Kingi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knutsson . That did some damage!
Kingi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knutsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kingi avoids the body shot from Knutsson .
Knutsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Knutsson as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Kingi misses.
Kingi misses with a low kick.
Kingi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingi lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Kingi throws a hook to the side of Knutsson 's head but Knutsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knutsson throws a looping overhand right but Kingi ducks down to avoid it.
Kingi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knutsson misses with a hook
and Kingi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knutsson thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Kingi catches Knutsson right on the button with a cross.
Knutsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kingi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kingi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knutsson counters with a left and a right that stings Kingi.
Good shot there by Kingi.
Kingi works the jab nicely.
Kingi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knutsson on the side of the head.
Knutsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingi throws a sloppy head kick and Knutsson moves out of range easily.
Knutsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingi.
Knutsson drops his hands momentarily and Kingi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stadin Kingi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Knutsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingi slips a straight right by Knutsson .
Knutsson ducks under a wild hook from Kingi.
Kingi blocks a jab.
Knutsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kingi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knutsson avoids the head kick by Kingi.
Kingi tries a low kick but Knutsson avoids it.
Knutsson blocks a jab.
Knutsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Knutsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingi punishes Knutsson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Knutsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stadin Kingi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knutsson momentarily.
Knutsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Kingi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knutsson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Kingi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Knutsson .
Kingi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kingi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knutsson has time to react.
Knutsson misses with a hook.
Kingi throws a body punch but Knutsson moves out of range.
Knutsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knutsson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingi. Knutsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingi throws a chopping leg kick but Knutsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kingi misses with a double jab.
Knutsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kingi loads up on a big right hand but Knutsson slips the punch.
Kingi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Knutsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingi throws a push kick but Knutsson slaps the foot to one side.
Knutsson misses with a hook.
Kingi takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knutsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingi.
A bone on bone clash there as Knutsson blocks the leg kick.
Kingi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knutsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knutsson misses with an uppercut. Kingi saw that one coming.
Knutsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingi.
Kingi misses with a low kick.
Kingi swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Knutsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Kingi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kingi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knutsson .
Kingi throws a series of punches but Knutsson avoids them all with ease.
Kingi slips a straight right by Knutsson .
Kingi avoids the body shot from Knutsson .
Kingi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knutsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingi lands a two punch combo.
Knutsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingi manages to avoid it.
Kingi takes one to the chin there.
Kingi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knutsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knutsson blocks a head kick by Kingi.
Kingi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Knutsson both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Kingi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#
Kingi is rocked!
Knutsson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kingi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kingi looks to clinch but Knutsson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kingi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bjorn Knutsson !
Bjorn Knutsson retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Bjorn Knutsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Gladiators 34 Snot v Knutsson
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A big right from Slurper misses.
Slurper misses with a straight left.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knutsson slips under a jab.
Knutsson misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target.
Knutsson wants to counter with a clinch but Slurper pushes him away.
Knutsson 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.
Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knutsson .
Slurper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slurper moves out of range of the strikes.
Knutsson slips a jab from Slurper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knutsson . Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knutsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knutsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Knutsson moves away from the strike by Slurper.
Knutsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knutsson tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slurper throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knutsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Knutsson misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Slurper.#T1#
Slurper misses with a straight left.
Slurper looks to land a right hand but Knutsson moved out of range.
Knutsson misses with a left hand
letting Slurper counter with a right hand.
Knutsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knutsson defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper thuds his right hand into Knutsson 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slurper throws an off balance right hand
and Knutsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slurper misses with a right hand
and Knutsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Knutsson misses with a wild body shot.
Slurper is looking to counter punch.
Knutsson lands a nice shot that snaps Slurper's head back.
Knutsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slurper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slurper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knutsson counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Knutsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab. #T2#
Slurper throws a hook but Knutsson avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Knutsson . Beautiful body shot.
Knutsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knutsson scores with a jab to the body.
Slurper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knutsson . Knutsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Knutsson .
Slurper misses the jab.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knutsson .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knutsson ! But no joy.
Slurper cracks Knutsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knutsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Knutsson moves out of range as Slurper strikes.
Slurper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knutsson .
Knutsson moves away from the strike by Slurper.
Slurper misses with a straight right.
Knutsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slurper misses the jab.#T3#
Slurper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knutsson .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knutsson ! But no joy.
Slurper connects with a right hand. Knutsson shakes it off.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Knutsson 's shoulder, as Knutsson tries to avoid the shot.
Knutsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slurper.
Knutsson lands a body shot.
Slurper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knutsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slurper misses with a hook.
Knutsson moves away from the strike by Slurper.
Slurper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slurper misses the jab.
Knutsson throws out a counter right but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Knutsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slurper throws out the jab.
Knutsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slurper in his tracks.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper missing with a left hand there. Knutsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knutsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slurper throws a lazy uppercut
and Knutsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slurper connects with a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Knutsson slips the punch.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Knutsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slurper at a distance.
A jab from Knutsson finds it's way through Slurper's defenses.
Slurper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slurper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slurper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Knutsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knutsson has a couple of punches blocked by Slurper.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Slurper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slurper throws a body shot but no joy.
Knutsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Knutsson .
Slurper throws a right and a left that Knutsson avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knutsson ! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slurper throws a lazy right hand but Knutsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knutsson works the jab nicely.
Knutsson connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Knutsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knutsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knutsson throws a jab when Slurper was well out of range.
Knutsson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Knutsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slurper cracks a nice hook into Knutsson 's ribs.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Knutsson slips the punch.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knutsson manages to avoid it.
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Knutsson saw that one coming.
Knutsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Knutsson throws a big shot that misses.
Knutsson loads up on a big right hand but Slurper slips the punch.
Slurper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knutsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knutsson swings for the body but Slurper moves out of range.
Slurper misses the body punch
and Slurper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Knutsson misses.
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
Knutsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slurper slips under a jab from Knutsson .
Knutsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Slurper is rocked!#T1#
Slurper walks straight into a right hand from Knutsson - that's dropped him! Knutsson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Slurper from any more punishment! Slurper complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bjorn Knutsson !
Bjorn Knutsson is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Knutsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Frost misses with a hook
and Knutsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knutsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Knutsson moved away.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Knutsson scores with a four punch combination!
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Knutsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knutsson digs a good hook to Frost's body.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost lands with an uppercut that bounces Knutsson off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knutsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Knutsson misses the jab.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost tries to land a body kick
enabling Knutsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.#T1#
Knutsson connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Bjorn Knutsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick there by Frost.
Knutsson misses the jab.
Knutsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Knutsson scores with a jab to the body.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Knutsson finish him?
Knutsson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Frost off his feet! Frost tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Knutsson !
Our winner, Bjorn Knutsson , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gladiators 23 Power v Perry
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Knutsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Usikov.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knutsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knutsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Knutsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knutsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knutsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Usikov.
Knutsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knutsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knutsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knutsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Usikov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Usikov closes the distance and pushes Knutsson back into the cage.#BC#
Knutsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov lands with a nice combination. Knutsson backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Usikov tries to clinch up.
Knutsson lunges at Usikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usikov's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Knutsson takes a swing at Usikov's ribcage but misses.
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Usikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knutsson lands a right hook to the body.
Knutsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Knutsson lands a really nice looking cross but Usikov seems unphased.
#CL2#
Knutsson gets tackled into the cage by Usikov. Usikov maintains the clinch.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knutsson jumps guard but Usikov stands there with Knutsson around his waist. Knutsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knutsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knutsson tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov stalling the fight.
Usikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knutsson tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Knutsson is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Knutsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knutsson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knutsson misses the shot to the body.
Knutsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knutsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knutsson cracks Usikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usikov lands a nice shot that snaps Knutsson 's head back.
Usikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knutsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Usikov has managed to clinch.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Knutsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Knutsson .
Usikov blocks a body shot from Knutsson .
Knutsson working aggressively here.
#BC#
Knutsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Usikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Knutsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knutsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knutsson 's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knutsson .
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Knutsson blocks it.
Knutsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knutsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Knutsson pulls guard. #SUB#
Knutsson looking for a guillotine here but Usikov defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB#
Knutsson has his foot on Usikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Knutsson keeping moving, preventing Usikov from controlling successfully.
Usikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usikov wants to get up but he can't break Knutsson 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Usikov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Knutsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Usikov is looking to defend but Knutsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Usikov! Knutsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Usikov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjorn Knutsson !
An out of breath Bjorn Knutsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Murray slips a straight right by Knutsson .
Murray is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knutsson misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
And Murray tries to counter it with a takedown but Knutsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knutsson misses with a body shot.
Knutsson misses with a body shot.
Murray changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knutsson scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Knutsson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Knutsson - that landed with a thud.
Knutsson lands a nice uppercut.
Knutsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Knutsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knutsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Knutsson digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Knutsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knutsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #ROC#
Murray is rocked!
Knutsson digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Knutsson finish him?
Murray looks winded!
Knutsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Knutsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knutsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knutsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
A shot in the inside from Knutsson .
Knutsson throws a big uppercut that drops Murray! More strikes from Knutsson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Murray lies dazed against the cage as Knutsson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Knutsson !
An out of breath Bjorn Knutsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R5: Group B
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Force is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knutsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Force dives in for a single leg takedown but Knutsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Knutsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knutsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Force drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knutsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjorn Knutsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Major Force.
Knutsson pushes Force back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knutsson scores with a hook to the body.
Force looks winded!
Force takes a shot to the head.
Knutsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knutsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knutsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knutsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knutsson digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knutsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Knutsson .
Knutsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Force is rocked!
Knutsson pushes Force against the cage. Knutsson is working some dirty boxing. Knutsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Force goes down! Force tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knutsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Knutsson !
Bjorn Knutsson 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:
Alliance Wars R4: Group B
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Smoke just misses with a punch to the body.
Smoke misses with a shot to the body
and Knutsson counters with a straight right hand.
Knutsson is looking to clinch but Smoke is avoiding it.
Smoke walks into a jab.
Smoke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knutsson to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Smoke is rocked!
Smoke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smoke is still on wobbly legs! Can Knutsson finish him?
Knutsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knutsson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Smoke clean off his feet! He's out cold! Knutsson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Knutsson !
A very excited looking Bjorn Knutsson 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.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R2: Group B
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Wiesen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wiesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knutsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiesen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knutsson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiesen. Knutsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eric Wiesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knutsson misses with a hook. Wiesen ducked under it nicely.
Wiesen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiesen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiesen throws an off balance right hand
and Knutsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knutsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiesen. Wiesen obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiesen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wiesen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knutsson misses with an uppercut.
Knutsson scores with a body shot.
Knutsson throws a body punch but Wiesen moves out of range.
Wiesen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knutsson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Wiesen has been cut.
Knutsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiesen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wiesen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wiesen lands a head shot.
Knutsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiesen moves out of range as Knutsson strikes.#CL2#
Knutsson has closed the distance and engaged Wiesen in a clinch.
Knutsson scores with a shot to the side of Wiesen's head.
Knutsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiesen tries to throw a body punch but Knutsson avoids it by throwing Wiesen back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiesen.
Knutsson lands a left hand.
Knutsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Wiesen is rocked!
Knutsson dips a shoulder and cracks Wiesen with a mighty uppercut! Wiesen falls back against the cage and Knutsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wiesen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knutsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Knutsson !
A relieved looking Bjorn Knutsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R1: Wildcard
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Knutsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nathan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nathan takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Nathan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nathan lands in his opponent's guard.
Knutsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knutsson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Knutsson pushes a forearm under Nathan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nathan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Knutsson !
A victorious Bjorn Knutsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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