 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Bass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knudsvig.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bass is defended easily by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass.
Bass tries to clinch up but Knudsvig circles away and keeps his distance.
Bass scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knudsvig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sam Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Bass drives through and clinches with Knudsvig against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knudsvig obliges.
Knudsvig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Knudsvig lands a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bass is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a good knee to the midsection. Bass won't want to take too many of those.
Knudsvig lands with a short shot to the head.
Bass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knudsvig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bass drops his hands momentarily and Knudsvig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice body kick from Knudsvig.
Jab by Knudsvig.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Knudsvig cracks Bass with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bass looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knudsvig finish him?
#ROC2#Bass is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sam Bass has been cut.#T2#
Knudsvig plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bass to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bass just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
A relieved looking Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ojo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Ojo.#CL#
Knudsvig has closed the distance and engaged Ojo in a clinch.
Knudsvig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ojo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knudsvig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Ojo controls the action.
Knudsvig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ojo's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knudsvig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ojo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##BC2#
Ojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ojo throws a right hand that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knudsvig tries to move into range but Ojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ojo moves away from the strike by Knudsvig.
Ojo throws a jab when Knudsvig was well out of range.
Knudsvig throwing a counter right hand but Ojo manages to avoid it.
Ojo misses with a hook to the body
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Ojo throws a right and a left that Knudsvig avoids nicely.
A jab from Ojo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Knudsvig. That snapped Ojo's head back.
Ojo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ojo scores with a hook.
Ojo throws a nice looking combination but Knudsvig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojo misses with an uppercut.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Donk. Ojo catches Knudsvig right on the button with a cross.
Knudsvig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knudsvig throws a body punch but Ojo moves out of range.
Ojo misses with a combination
and Ojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knudsvig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knudsvig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Knudsvig's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ojo scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ojo, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Ojo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knudsvig misses with a looping left.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut.
Ojo misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Ojo.
Knudsvig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojo.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ojo throws a big shot that misses.
Knudsvig is looking to counter punch.
Knudsvig scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ojo.#T4#
Knudsvig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ojo throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig drops his hands momentarily and Ojo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ojo misses with an uppercut. Knudsvig saw that one coming.
Ojo stalks Knudsvig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knudsvig's face. Knudsvig staggers backwards, shaken.
Ojo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ojo lands with a good body shot.
Ojo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ojo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knudsvig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knudsvig lands a jab to the nose.
Ojo misses the shot to the body.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obi Ojo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ojo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knudsvig moves out of range as Ojo throws a body kick.
Ojo lands with a kick to the temple. Knudsvig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Knudsvig is rocked!
Obi Ojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Ojo. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ojo.
Ojo steps in with a hook that catches Knudsvig right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ojo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Knudsvig looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Ojo!
A very excited looking Obi Ojo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Knudsvig tries to move into range but Yarmalenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarmalenko throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsvig scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Yarmalenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarmalenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knudsvig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Knudsvig clinches with his opponent.
Yarmalenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yarmalenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yarmalenko. #T1#
Yarmalenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yarmalenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knudsvig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yarmalenko is pressed against the cage. Knudsvig pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Yarmalenko! Two more big strikes from Knudsvig and Yarmalenko crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Knudsvig scores with a body shot.
Knudsvig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardin.
Hardin walks into a straight right hand from Knudsvig.
Hardin misses with a left hand
and Hardin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Knudsvig.
Hardin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Knudsvig as he connects with a hook.
Knudsvig scores with a body shot.
Hardin misses with a right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knudsvig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardin misses with an uppercut
letting Knudsvig counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsvig motions for Hardin to come forward. Knudsvig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knudsvig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A good leg kick by Knudsvig.
Jab by Knudsvig.
Hardin misses the body punch
and Knudsvig counters with a thumping low kick.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut.
Hardin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardin cracks Knudsvig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Knudsvig does it's job there.
Knudsvig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from Hardin lands.
Knudsvig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Hardin misses.
Knudsvig needs to keep his hands up - Hardin had a free shot at his head there.
Knudsvig lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knudsvig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Hardin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig connects with a nice looking jab.
Knudsvig throws a looping overhand right but Hardin ducks down to avoid it.
Torbjørn Knudsvig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Knudsvig tenderised Hardin's leg. Hardin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knudsvig staying out of range there.
Knudsvig tries a low kick but Hardin avoids it.
Knudsvig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knudsvig throws out a counter right but Hardin avoids it with no problem.
Hardin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knudsvig throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardin.
A swing and a miss from Hardin.
Jab from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig slips a jab from Hardin.
Hardin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Knudsvig misses with a looping left.
Knudsvig slips a straight right by Hardin.
Knudsvig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardin with a body shot.
Hardin lands a nice looking body shot.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the body.
Knudsvig works the jab nicely.
Knudsvig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knudsvig staying out of range there.
Hardin ducks right into an uppercut from Knudsvig.
Hardin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knudsvig throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hardin to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knudsvig moves away.
Knudsvig throws out a counter right but Hardin avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Hardin's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
The fighters circling - Knudsvig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knudsvig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardin walks into a stiff left hand from Knudsvig.
Hardin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knudsvig.
Hardin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knudsvig.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knudsvig.
Knudsvig throws a low kick but Hardin moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardin misses the target.
A good leg kick by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hardin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torbjørn Knudsvig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knudsvig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hardin gets tackled into the cage by Knudsvig. Knudsvig maintains the clinch.
Knudsvig throws an elbow that misses.
Hardin is trying to break free.
Hardin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsvig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knudsvig lands an elbow that stopped Hardin in his tracks for a moment.
Knudsvig misses with some punches.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike.
Hardin pushes Knudsvig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardin misses with some punches.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Hardin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hardin fails to land. #BC#
Hardin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knudsvig scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Knudsvig. #T1#
Knudsvig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Knudsvig is predictable there
letting Hardin counter with a right hand.
Hardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knudsvig is just out of range.
Knudsvig misses with a right hand
and Hardin counters with a stiff right hand.
Knudsvig takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Knudsvig is rocked!
Knudsvig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knudsvig is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardin finish him?
BAM! Hardin delivers a spinning backfist that drops Knudsvig like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). John Wesley Hardin!
A very excited looking John Wesley Hardin 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Cake misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Cake's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knudsvig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knudsvig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knudsvig was well out of range. Poor timing from Cake.
Cake doesn't manage to clinch there - Knudsvig circles away.
Cake misses with a body punch
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Cake cracks a nice hook into Knudsvig's ribs.
Knudsvig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cake misses the shot to the body.
Cake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knudsvig counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Cake closes the distance and pushes Knudsvig back into the cage.
Knudsvig wants to break free but Cake has control.
Cake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Cake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knudsvig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cake gets through Knudsvig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cake. Knudsvig does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Cake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knudsvig or not.
Cake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knudsvig blocking some punches.
Cake wants to stall.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Cake misses with a body punch.
Cake has a couple of punches blocked by Knudsvig.
Cake avoiding damage as Knudsvig throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knudsvig. #BC2#
Knudsvig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cake throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cake! Knudsvig lets Cake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Cake is rocked!
Cake misses with a right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a solid body kick.
Oh Cake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cake is breathing heavily.
Knudsvig darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Cake's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Knudsvig before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
Torbjørn Knudsvig seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Ritola misses.
Knudsvig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Torbjørn Knudsvig has been cut.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knudsvig throwing a counter right hand but Ritola manages to avoid it.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knudsvig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ritola throws the kick towards the body but Knudsvig avoids it.
Knudsvig wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsvig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ritola throws a shot to the body.
Ritola tries to land a body kick
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knudsvig misses the target.
Knudsvig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Ritola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A lazy left from Knudsvig finds it's target.
Ritola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knudsvig counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Knudsvig's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ritola misses with a hook
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Ritola throws a leg kick
and Knudsvig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ritola.
Ritola misses with a left hand #CL#
and Knudsvig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Knudsvig avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsvig avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsvig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsvig avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsvig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritola or not.
Knudsvig scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritola looks winded!
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsvig avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig working Ritola over with knees to the body.
Knudsvig crunches a lovely knee into Ritola's ribcage.
Knudsvig lands a knee to the body.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Good body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig digs a right hand underneath Ritola's ribcage. Ritola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Knudsvig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsvig working Ritola over with knees to the body.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Knudsvig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Knudsvig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knudsvig lands an elbow that stopped Ritola in his tracks for a moment.
Knudsvig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knudsvig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Knudsvig.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Knudsvig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knudsvig is defending well for now.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsvig managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Knudsvig lands a right hand.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knudsvig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsvig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Knudsvig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torbjørn Knudsvig dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Knudsvig lands a left and a right that send Ritola crashing to the mat, dazed. Knudsvig thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ritola throws an off balance right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a huge right that knocks Ritola out cold! Knudsvig is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
A very excited looking Torbjørn Knudsvig 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.#CL2#
Knudsvig tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knudsvig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short left from Knudsvig.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knudsvig is defending well.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Knudsvig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Knudsvig.
Peterson looks winded!
Knudsvig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Knudsvig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig taking a breather.
Knudsvig scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Knudsvig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peterson's defenses.
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Knudsvig lands a shot to the body.
Peterson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Jake Peterson's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knudsvig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Jake Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knudsvig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Knudsvig - that landed with a thud.
Knudsvig lands with a right to the head. #CUT#Jake Peterson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knudsvig.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Knudsvig lands a left hand.
#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
During a confident post fight interview, Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Diesel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sour Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Knudsvig ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diesel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diesel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knudsvig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knudsvig.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Knudsvig checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig walks into a left hand.
Knudsvig connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diesel. That's going to slow Knudsvig down. #T1#
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Diesel backs off Knudsvig throws a huge counter combo but Diesel manages to avoid it all.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knudsvig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knudsvig! But no joy.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Knudsvig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Knudsvig has managed to clinch.
Knudsvig lands with a left to the head.
Knudsvig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
Diesel working aggressively here.
#T2#
Knudsvig landing knees to the body.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to work over Knudsvig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel is trying to break the clinch but Knudsvig has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Knudsvig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsvig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Knudsvig.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Diesel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knudsvig scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Knudsvig controls the action.
#T3#
Knudsvig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig lands a nice uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Knudsvig digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a left hand.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knudsvig digs a right hand into Diesel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diesel's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Nice body punch from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig presses Diesel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knudsvig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knudsvig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knudsvig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diesel's defenses. #ROC2#Diesel is rocked!#T4#
Knudsvig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Diesel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Knudsvig.
Knudsvig pushes Diesel against the cage. Knudsvig is working some dirty boxing. Knudsvig pushes off with a quick right hook! Diesel goes down! Diesel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knudsvig moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
Torbjørn Knudsvig thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 3
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Trece fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trece looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trece tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Trece.#TD2#
Thomas has picked Trece up - he's going for a ride! Thomas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thomas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Trece's temple. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trece doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas .
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Trece knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trece is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trece is trying desperately to improve position.
Trece is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Trece looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Trece is having none of it.
Thomas punishing his opponent with strikes.
Thomas controlling the pace for now.
Trece tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas content just to control the position here.
Trece really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Thomas ! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
