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Event:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 3
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frankenstein sprawls well. Frankenstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight looks for a takedown but Frankenstein sprawls well.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frankenstein defends it nicely.
Victor Frankenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Knight.#TD2#
Knight shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knight was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a nice forearm strike.
Frankenstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frankenstein keeps working. #T1#
Frankenstein is letting Knight control him for a moment.
It looks like Knight might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Frankenstein tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Frankenstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Frankenstein is trying to escape the position but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frankenstein keeps working.
Frankenstein is trying to improve his position.
Frankenstein is being controlled here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Knight has eaten all the pies!
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Frankenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Frankenstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Frankenstein is not content to let Knight control the position.
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight wants to control but Frankenstein is keeping him busy.
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Frankenstein takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Frankenstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frankenstein is letting Knight control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Frankenstein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Frankenstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frankenstein gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Knight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frankenstein?
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight wants to control the pace but Frankenstein is squirming around nicely.
Knight prevents Frankenstein from getting the reversal.
Frankenstein is breathing heavily.#T4#
Knight controlling from mount.
Frankenstein is bucking up trying to escape but Knight cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Knight with shots to the head and body - Frankenstein looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Knight.
Knight lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Frankenstein hang on?
Frankenstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankenstein taking shots to the head.
Knight controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Frankenstein?
Knight working Frankenstein over with strikes here.
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knight landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Knight 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##TD2#
Knight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frankenstein sprawls well initially but Knight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frankenstein is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frankenstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frankenstein tries to get out of the position.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Frankenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is nestled in close to Frankenstein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knight controlling the pace.
Frankenstein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frankenstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frankenstein is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Frankenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frankenstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Frankenstein is defending well.
Knight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a kimura but Frankenstein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knight to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Knight there.
Knight works his way into side control.
Frankenstein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Knight connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Frankenstein's face as Knight controls the position.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight moves into full mount!
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight looking to control but Frankenstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Knight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Knight lands a nice shot to the head.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Knight is continuing to stall.
The referee warns Frankenstein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount.
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Knight landing shots from mount.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Knight trying to control but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Knight breaks from Frankenstein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Knight the control monster continue. Boring.
Knight unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Frankenstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Frankenstein.
Victor Frankenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Knight.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Frankenstein, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Frankenstein against the cage but Frankenstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knight fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight with a poor takedown
and Frankenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kyle Knight has been cut.#KD#
Frankenstein drops Knight with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knight looks back up at him and smiles so Frankenstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frankenstein is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Frankenstein circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankenstein cracks Knight with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Knight tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Frankenstein pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Knight is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Frankenstein!
A very excited looking Victor Frankenstein 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:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Finnur staying out of range there.
Finnur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Finnur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Finnur counters with a three punch combo that has Knight backing up. Knight nods at Finnur to acknowledge the strikes.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a hook.#CL2#
Finnur gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Finnur blocks a body shot from Knight.
Finnur goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a low kick but Finnur avoids it.
Finnur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Finnur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Finnur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Finnur is out of range. #T1#
Finnur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Finnur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
#T2#
Finnur blocking some punches.
Finnur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Finnur gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
Finnur wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Finnur throws a big right hand that misses.
Finnur 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.
Finnur looking to pass the guard.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finnur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Finnur advances position into side control!#SUB#
Finnur is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well. #SUB#
Finnur wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Finnur.
Knight tries to buck Finnur off but Finnur is having none of it.#SUB#
Finnur is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finnur taking a breather here.
Finnur trying to control the position but Knight is working away. #T4#
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finnur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight tries to buck Finnur off but Finnur is having none of it.#SUB#
Finnur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Finnur in the domination position with Knight hanging on.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knight keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finnur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Finnur scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Finnur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Knight clinches.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Finnur.
Knight 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.
Knight pushes off an throws an elbow but Finnur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finnur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Finnur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tries to work over Finnur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Finnur controls his hands.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Knight tries to work over Finnur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight.
Finnur is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Finnur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Finnur can't get the takedown.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Finnur controls the action.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnur.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Finnur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight stalling the fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Knight has eaten all the pies!
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finnur defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Knight tries to clinch but Finnur moves out of range.
Finnur appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Finnur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Finnur defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Finnur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnur off to one side.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finnur.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finnur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finnur or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Finnur ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finnur.
Nice defenses there by Finnur.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Finnur is out of range.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnur counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnur.
Finnur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Finnur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Finnur moved out of range nicely.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnur is just out of range.
As Knight looks to move away, Finnur throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight misses with a hook.
Finnur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knight throws a low kick but Finnur avoids it.
Knight just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFinnur.#T1#
Finnur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Finnur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyle Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
A big left from Knight misses.
Finnur appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knight throws the left hand but Finnur avoids the punch easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Finnur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finnur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnur is just out of range.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnur manages to avoid it.
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Finnur counter with a right hand.
Kyle Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Finnur fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Finnur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finnur off to one side.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Finnur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finnur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight tries to clinch but Finnur is having none of it.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnur was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3##CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Finnur in a clinch.
Finnur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight is pressed up against the cage. Finnur 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.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finnur throws a big counter combination but Knight scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knight pushes Finnur up against the cage in a clinch.
Finnur blocks the elbow strike.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finnur's elbow.
Finnur prevents a body shot from Knight.
Finnur is looking for a takedown.
Bjorn Finnur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Finnur can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Kyle Knight!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Kyle Knight!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Kyle Knight!
Kyle Knight wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 753 Round 1
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target. #CL2#
Knight rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight keeps control of Franco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight taking a breather.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Knight has eaten all the pies!
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Knight. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuran Franco has been cut.
Knight lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knight.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight. #T1#
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Knight.
A short left from Knight.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knight lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Knight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Franco with a big uppercut! Franco tries to clinch up but Knight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Franco to the mat! Franco covers up and Knight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Knight!
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