 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Jimmy on that attempt.
Jimmy stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knuckles or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimmy, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Knuckles rushes Jimmy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Knuckles.
Jimmy is pressed up against the cage. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimmy down to the mat. Jimmy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.
Jimmy tries to clinch up.
Jimmy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knuckles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Jimmy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimmy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimmy.
Jimmy tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Knuckles tries to sprawl but Jimmy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knuckles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knuckles.#SUB2#
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jimmy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jimmy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jimmy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jimmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knuckles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jimmy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Jimmy defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Knuckles working for a triangle but Jimmy defends it easily.
Jimmy trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Jimmy defends easily.
Jimmy wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but Jimmy pushes his legs off easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jimmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Knuckles working for submissions but it's allowed Jimmy to get to half guard.
Knuckles is not content to let Jimmy control the position.
Jimmy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knuckles pushes Jimmy off looking to stand but Jimmy dives back in and keeps control.
Knuckles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Knuckles clinches up against the cage.
Jimmy looking for a takedown.
Knuckles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Jimmy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Jimmy.
Knuckles is looking for the big counter here.
Jimmy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Jimmy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jimmy dominated that round.
That's time! Jimmy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jimmy misses with the combination.
Knuckles unleashes a big counter combination but Jimmy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Jimmy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimmy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jimmy. #CL#
Jimmy has closed the distance and engaged Knuckles in a clinch.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to push Jimmy away but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
Jimmy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Jimmy manages to get underhooks.
James Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.#BC#
Jimmy manages to break the clinch.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimmy.
Jimmy looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well. #T1#
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Jimmy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knuckles circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Jimmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimmy checks a leg kick.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimmy is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Jimmy circles away and we're back to standing.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Jimmy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knuckles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Jimmy sprawls well.
Jimmy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knuckles pinned against the cage. Knuckles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jimmy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Jimmy darts in and clinches Knuckles up against the cage.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Knuckles holds him up against the cage and eventually Jimmy drops back down to his feet.
Jimmy has Knuckles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knuckles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
Jimmy tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles is trying to push Jimmy away but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knuckles keeps control of Jimmy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Jimmy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Jimmy ducks under and follows up with a left that Jimmy also avoids with ease.#T3#
Knuckles blocks a head kick by Jimmy.
James Jimmy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimmy looks to throw a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knuckles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Jimmy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Knuckles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knuckles dives in and grabs Jimmy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jimmy pushes down on Knuckles's head and hops out.
Jimmy wants to clinch.
Jimmy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Jimmy tries to clinch up.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimmy trying to control the action but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Knuckles sneaks back into half guard.
Knuckles is looking to improve his position.
Jimmy is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knuckles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Jimmy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jimmy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Knuckles moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jimmy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jimmy avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimmy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimmy goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
James Jimmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimmy pinned against the cage. Jimmy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jimmy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.#T1#
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knuckles or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimmy, which made it look bad.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Jimmy sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimmy pinned against the cage. Jimmy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Jimmy clinches up with Knuckles and pushes him back against the cage.
Jimmy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knuckles smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Knuckles with a poor takedown #TD#
and Jimmy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knuckles!
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet.
Jimmy trying to control the action but Knuckles is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jimmy is trying to get an arm triangle but Knuckles is defending well.
Knuckles is trying to improve his position.
Knuckles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Jimmy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jimmy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jimmy is looking to take a break and control but Knuckles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James Jimmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knuckles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jimmy's best efforts.
Knuckles is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimmy trying to control from Knuckles's half guard. Knuckles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Knuckles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jimmy preventing the sweep.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Jimmy from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Knuckles pushes Jimmy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Jimmy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jimmy continues to drive forward.
Knuckles looks to land a combination. Jimmy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emory Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jimmy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Jimmy moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimmy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jimmy!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Tension swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knuckles looks for a takedown but Tension sprawls well.#CL2#
Tension closes the distance and clinches.
Knuckles wants to take the fight to the mat but Tension manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tension lands a right hand.
Tension lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tension scores with a shoulder strike.
Knuckles has Tension pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tension manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tension lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Tension is pressed up against the cage. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tension down to the mat. Tension avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tension works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knuckles moves out of range as Tension strikes.#CL2#
Tension takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tension is pushing Knuckles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tension receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tension.
A short right from Tension on the inside. #ROC2#
Knuckles is rocked!
Tension lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Tension holds him up against the cage and eventually Knuckles drops back down to his feet.
Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tension pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Tension closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
Tension lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tension - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Tension.
Tension pushes Knuckles against the cage. Tension is working some dirty boxing. Tension pushes off with a quick right hook! Knuckles goes down! Knuckles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tension moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Tension!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Donoghue throws a leg kick
and Knuckles counters with a series of strikes. O Donoghue will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knuckles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Donoghue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Donoghue is defended easily by Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a jab.
O Donoghue tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown.
O Donoghue swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
#T1##CL#
Knuckles has O Donoghue up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Knuckles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Donoghue leaves Knuckles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Donoghue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Donoghue throws a head kick that misses.
O Donoghue tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
O Donoghue shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles slaps away a takedown attempt from O Donoghue, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Donoghue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Donoghue connects with a body shot that sends Knuckles's belly button to the back.
Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on O Donoghue's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. O Donoghue tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Donoghue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Knuckles.
#TD2#
O Donoghue scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Knuckles sneaks out the side door and pushes O Donoghue away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
O Donoghue shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Knuckles kicks off O Donoghue and gets to his feet. #CL#
Knuckles moves into the clinch.#T3#
O Donoghue tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Knuckles breaks the clinch.
O Donoghue gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Knuckles counters by moving into the clinch.
O Donoghue looks winded!
Knuckles is trying to drag O Donoghue to the mat but O Donoghue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
O Donoghue is pressed up against the cage. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Donoghue down to the mat. O Donoghue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown.
O Donoghue throws a big shot that misses.
O Donoghue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
Knuckles attempts a counter takedown but O Donoghue avoids it well and moves away.
Knuckles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Donoghue changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Donoghue stuffs the takedown.
O Donoghue throws a counter combo.#T4#
O Donoghue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but O Donoghue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Donoghue defends it nicely.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
O Donoghue goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
Knuckles shoots in but no luck this time.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
O Donoghue wants to clinch.
O Donoghue scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Knuckles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knuckles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Donoghue.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Knuckles moves into the clinch.#TD#
Knuckles tightens his grip and picks O Donoghue up, before dumping him to the ground. O Donoghue manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Donoghue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Knuckles throws a sloppy strike and O Donoghue has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Knuckles is forced to tap! Great BJJ from O Donoghue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul O Donoghue!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Reneau shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Reneau moves out of range.
Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Knuckles moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
Reneau prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Knuckles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reneau uses from the top position. #ES2#
Knuckles kicks Reneau off and gets to his feet.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Reneau sprawls well.
Reneau looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reneau's waist but Reneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side.
Mitch Reneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reneau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reneau as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Reneau fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Knuckles counters by clinching up.
Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knuckles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reneau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reneau takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reneau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reneau looking to slow down the pace here.
Reneau is pressed up against the cage. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reneau down to the mat. Reneau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knuckles looks winded!#TD#
Reneau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knuckles did well to prevent Reneau getting side control.#SUB2#
Knuckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reneau tries to stand and escape but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Reneau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.#T2#
Reneau thows a huge punch but Knuckles dodges it nicely.
Reneau seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Reneau is working for a submission of some sort.
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but Reneau is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Reneau is looking for a kimura here.
Reneau throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely. #T3#
Reneau tries to stand and escape but Knuckles actually recovers to full guard.
Reneau won't allow Knuckles to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle here but Reneau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet.
Knuckles is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Reneau stands up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reneau dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
It looked like Reneau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knuckles.
Reneau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reneau.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reneau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckles defends well and Reneau ends up having to push Knuckles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Knuckles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reneau shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Reneau with that takedown attempt.
Reneau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reneau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Knuckles dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reneau slaps away a takedown attempt from Knuckles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reneau throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
Reneau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitch Reneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reneau dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Reneau avoids them all with ease.
Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Reneau on that attempt. #T1#
Reneau moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Reneau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Reneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Knuckles. That snapped Reneau's head back.
Reneau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Reneau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reneau fails to land the takedown.
Reneau has a takedown stuffed.
Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reneau's waist but Reneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side.
No luck for Reneau with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Reneau tries to clinch up.
Knuckles lands with a nice combination. Reneau backs away looking to recover.
Knuckles shoots in but Reneau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Reneau shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Reneau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Reneau lands but Knuckles takes it in his stride.
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!
Knuckles looks to land a combination but Reneau avoids it well.
Knuckles throws a body kick that misses.
Reneau misses with a wild combination.
Reneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reneau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Reneau's corner calls for a 1-2. Reneau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reneau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knuckles defends it nicely.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reneau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reneau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Reneau has a takedown stuffed.#T4##CL2#
Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Reneau in a clinch.
Knuckles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reneau is defending well.
Reneau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knuckles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reneau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knuckles prevents it.
A short left from Knuckles.
Reneau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Reneau is controlling the position.
Knuckles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckles pushes off an throws an elbow but Reneau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reneau wants to take the fight to the mat but Knuckles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reneau shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Reneau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reneau's waist but Reneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
Reneau shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knuckles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reneau.
Reneau misses with a head kick.
Reneau tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reneau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reneau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but Reneau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Reneau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Reneau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reneau pinned against the cage. Reneau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reneau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reneau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Reneau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Reneau in a clinch.
Knuckles is trying to push Reneau away but Reneau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reneau wants to stall.
Reneau tries to pull guard but Knuckles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knuckles tries to break free but Reneau pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Reneau manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Reneau looking to slow down the pace here.
Reneau looking to stall.
Reneau gets underhooks to prevent Knuckles's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Knuckles jumps guard and drags Reneau to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Knuckles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reneau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reneau is pushing down on Knuckles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knuckles is fighting to maintain full guard but Reneau has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reneau wants to pass to mount but Knuckles is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knuckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Reneau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knuckles trying to control from the bottom.
Reneau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Reneau throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Reneau wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reneau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reneau as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles misses with a takedown
and Reneau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emory Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Reneau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knuckles sprawls well initially but Reneau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reneau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reneau is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reneau pulls his head out easily.
Reneau wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is defending well.
Mitch Reneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emory Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Reneau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knuckles 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Knuckles!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Sol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles looks to land a combination. Sol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Sol blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Sol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sol wants it to stay on the feet.
Sol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles is looking for the big counter here.
Sol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Sol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knuckles.
Dan Sol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sol sprawls well. Sol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Sol sprawls well.
Sol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles looks winded!
Sol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sol wants it to stay on the feet.
Sol throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
Sol moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
As Sol backs off Knuckles throws a huge counter combo but Sol manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Sol.
Sol swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Sol.#T2##CL2#
Sol tries to keep at a distance but Knuckles has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Sol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knuckles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sol prevents it.
Sol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sol wants a takedown but no success here.
Sol wants a takedown.
Sol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knuckles.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knuckles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol moves away.#T3#
Sol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sol tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. Sol tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Sol throws a head kick that Knuckles semi-blocks.
#T4#
Knuckles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sol wants it to stay on the feet.
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. Sol tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sol lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sol as he jumps to the side.
Sol swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Sol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sol.
A counter left hand to the body from Sol misses its target.
Sol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knuckles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sol.#CL2#
Knuckles pushes Sol up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles is pressed up against the cage. Sol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knuckles down to the mat. Knuckles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sol is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Sol circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Sol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sol pinned against the cage. Sol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Knuckles gets a clinch. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knuckles.
Knuckles is trying to drag Sol to the mat but Sol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knuckles is trying to pull guard but Sol has him pressed against the cage.
Sol is pressed up against the cage. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sol down to the mat. Sol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Sol.
Sol misses with the combination.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Sol checks it.
Dan Sol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sol gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Sol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Sol lands a high kick!
Knuckles shoots in but Sol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sol tries for a takedown but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
Sol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knuckles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Sol swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Sol fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Sol dives in and grabs Knuckles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes down on Sol's head and hops out.
Knuckles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Sol counters with a head kick. That will keep Knuckles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sol.
Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knuckles tries to bum rush Sol with a series of wild strikes but Sol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles looks to throw a body kick
and Sol counters with a left to the body.
Sol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Sol is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles looks for a takedown but Sol sprawls well.
Sol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knuckles can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Sol gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knuckles's guard. #REVR#
Knuckles looking for a sweep. Not yet Knuckles, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Sol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Knuckles. Those never looked like landing.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sol stuffs the takedown.
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Sol tries to clinch there but Knuckles circles away.
Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Sol tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sol throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol slaps away a takedown attempt from Knuckles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dan Sol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles.
Sol tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Knuckles closes the distance and pushes Sol back into the cage.
Knuckles looking for a takedown.
Knuckles wants a takedown.
Sol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knuckles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckles presses Sol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles goes for a takedown attempt but Sol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sol closes the distance and clinches up with Knuckles, looking for a takedown. Sol pushes Knuckles against the cage but Knuckles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knuckles!
Sol is looking to wear down Knuckles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sol stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Knuckles instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Knuckles drags the fight down to the ground.
Knuckles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#ES2#
Knuckles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sol off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. Sol tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Knuckles rushes Sol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Knuckles can't get the takedown.
Sol taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Sol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##TD2#
Knuckles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sol!#ES#
Sol explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Sol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knuckles sprawls and moves away.
Sol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knuckles scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sol.
Knuckles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sol tries to avoid it but Knuckles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sol to the ground. Sol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sol throws a series of punches but Knuckles avoids them all with ease.
Knuckles unleashes a big counter combination but Sol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Emory Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Sol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emory Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sol!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Taranaki tries to keep at a distance but Knuckles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles tries to break free but Taranaki pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.
Knuckles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling the position.
Taranaki is trying to pull guard but Knuckles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taranaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Emory Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsyuoshi Taranaki.
Taranaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knuckles walks away with a smile on his face. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taranaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knuckles takes a step back to recover.
Knuckles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles has his takedown stuffed
and Taranaki counters with a leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Taranaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Knuckles drives through and clinches with Taranaki against the cage.
#T1#
Taranaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knuckles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taranaki is defending well.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taranaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knuckles wants to break free but Taranaki has control.
Knuckles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taranaki is defending well.
Knuckles tries to score a body lock takedown but Taranaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taranaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taranaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knuckles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taranaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Taranaki.
Taranaki tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knuckles smiles and moves away.
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taranaki shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taranaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taranaki misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Knuckles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Taranaki sprawls well.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
Taranaki connects with a crisp jab.
Taranaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranaki's waist but Taranaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knuckles as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taranaki defends it nicely.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knuckles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taranaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Taranaki darts in looking for a takedown but Knuckles gets double underhooks and turns Taranaki into the cage.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Taranaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taranaki continues to drive forward.
Taranaki shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Knuckles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knuckles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taranaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taranaki lands a head kick. Knuckles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knuckles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taranaki is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Taranaki circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taranaki wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles shoots in looking for a takedown. Taranaki tries to sprawl out of it but Knuckles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taranaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki misses with a head kick.
Taranaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Taranaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knuckles defends it well.
Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taranaki. #CL#
Knuckles rushes Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taranaki stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
Knuckles has Taranaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taranaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knuckles has Taranaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taranaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki tries to break free but Knuckles pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Knuckles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taranaki keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knuckles's efforts to push away.
Knuckles gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt.
Knuckles working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taranaki fails to pull guard.
Taranaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Taranaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Taranaki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Knuckles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Taranaki has him pinned against the cage.
Taranaki working hard to break the clinch.
Taranaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knuckles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taranaki gets underhooks to prevent Knuckles's takedown attempt.
Knuckles is looking to break free of the clinch but Taranaki has double underhooks.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Taranaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taranaki is trying to stall.
Taranaki trying to stall but Knuckles improves his position.
Taranaki is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Knuckles has denied him.
Taranaki looking for a takedown.
Taranaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles wants to break free but Taranaki has control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knuckles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taranaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taranaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki feints the counter takedown.
Taranaki looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles throws a big counter combination but Taranaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles throws a combination that misses
and Taranaki counters with a low kick, right behind Knuckles 's knee.
Taranaki throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Knuckles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taranaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knuckles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emory Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Taranaki circles away easily
and Taranaki counters with a three punch combo that has Knuckles backing up. Knuckles nods at Taranaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taranaki wants to counter with a clinch but Knuckles pushes him away.
Taranaki lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Knuckles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knuckles continues to drive forward.
Knuckles throws a big counter combination but Taranaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taranaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knuckles shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emory Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knuckles!
Taranaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emory Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taranaki eats them both and turns towards Knuckles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taranaki.
Taranaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taranaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Knuckles tries to sprawl out of it but Taranaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knuckles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Taranaki throws a head kick that Knuckles semi-blocks.
Knuckles closes the distance and clinches up with Taranaki, looking for a takedown. Knuckles pushes Taranaki against the cage but Taranaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taranaki fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taranaki stuffs the takedown.
Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles stuffs the takedown attempt from Taranaki. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Knuckles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taranaki defends well and Knuckles ends up having to push Taranaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taranaki is looking to clinch. #T3#
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knuckles has his takedown stuffed
and Taranaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knuckles thinking.
Taranaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Taranaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Knuckles clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knuckles has Taranaki pressed against the cage, preventing Taranaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taranaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knuckles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knuckles gets underhooks to prevent Taranaki's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Knuckles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taranaki prevents it.
#TD#
Knuckles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taranaki uses from the top position. #SUB#
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knuckles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taranaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taranaki forces his way into half guard.
Taranaki trying to control from Knuckles's half guard. Knuckles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emory Knuckles.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
