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Event:
MILF 61 Reilly vs Leeuwenhoek
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
Ridley connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Ridley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ridley misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ridley to regain full guard.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ridley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knight's head.
Ridley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley throws an elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ridley's guard. Nice move by Knight!#REVB#
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridley has wrist control.#T1#
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Knight stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ridley has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Knight manages to get his head free but now Ridley has transitioned to an armbar! Knight grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ridley! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Ridley!
A relieved looking Luke Ridley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MILF 50 Pai vs Raikkonen
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight looks to land a right hand but Sackson moved out of range.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xavier Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight tries for a takedown but Sackson circles away easily
and Sackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight misses with a hook. Sackson ducked under it nicely.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackson moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight tries to clinch there but Sackson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Knight.#TD#
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Sackson pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
Sackson is not content to let Knight control the position.
Sackson is trying to stand back up but Knight is controlling him
#ES2#
Sackson has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight wants to land a leg kick but Sackson is out of range.
Sackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sackson to the mat! Sackson manages to get full guard.
Sackson pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Sackson shows good takedown defense. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Sackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight keeps control of Sackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight has Sackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackson avoids it.
Sackson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Sackson wants to break free but Knight has control.
Sackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackson working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Knight gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sackson tries to kick Knight off but Knight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
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. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Sackson's temple.
Sackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Sackson is rocked!
Knight lands a big elbow - Sackson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Heavyweights
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Reilly gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Knight fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knight is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Knight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Reilly wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Knight throwing shots but Reilly is blocking nicely. #T1#
Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
Knight thows a huge punch but Reilly dodges it nicely.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Knight.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
Reilly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
Reilly being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Reilly is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
Knight postures up in Reilly's guard and throws a big left but Reilly blocks it.
Knight stands up over Reilly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregor Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reilly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
A big right from Knight misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Knight's head back.
Xavier Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Knight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Knight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gregor Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reilly with a jab.
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reilly counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Reilly moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Knight! Reilly continues to tee off on Knight, landing with a left and a right! Reilly connects with a right hand that leaves Knight sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Reilly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregor Reilly!
Gregor Reilly decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gers.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gers. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knight.
Gers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gers tries to get out of the position.
Knight cracks Gers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gers pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight lands an elbow. #ROC2#Gers is rocked!
Gers struggling a bit here.
Oh Gers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gers manages to get back to half guard.
Gers taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gers! More strikes land and this one is all over! Knight jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight! |
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Event:
MILF 32
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
#TD#
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Knight cracks Ridley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Ridley is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight cracks Ridley with a big right hand but Ridley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Ridley parries the strikes from Knight easily there. Knight is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ridley to escape.
Ridley is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Ridley defending against the ground and pound.
Ridley is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Ridley is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ridley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight cracks Ridley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ridley is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Knight are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ridley to see if he's OK.
Ridley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Ridley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
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!#SUB2#
Ridley looking to break Knight's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knight remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ridley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ridley lands shots from the back.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight covering up well and avoiding damage.
Knight trying to control the hands but Ridley breaks the grip. #T3#
Ridley struggling to land strikes to the head as Knight covers up.
Ridley connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Knight to escape the position.
Ridley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ridley.
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Knight defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ridley's arms. #SUB2#
Ridley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley punches Knight on the ear. #T4#
Ridley is trying to control but Knight is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Knight is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ridley.
Ridley tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Ridley punching from mount but Knight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ridley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Knight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Ridley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Ridley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Knight seems keen to control Ridley's posture.
Ridley postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it. #T1#
Ridley postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ridley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ridley pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xavier Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Ridley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
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. Ridley connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ridley.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ridley is working away from the top position though.
Ridley trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridley's back!
Ridley tries to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Knight avoiding Ridley 's attempts to control his hands.
Knight scores with strikes from the back.
Ridley can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Ridley.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Ridley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ridley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ridley.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ridley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Ridley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Ridley lands an overhand right.
Ridley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridley! But no joy.
Ridley cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Knight tries for a takedown but Ridley circles away easily
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight looks for a takedown but Ridley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Ridley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridley as he avoids it easily.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ridley gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridley won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Ridley throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Ridley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ridley, into his guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ridley holds on and takes a little breather.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ridley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight cracks Ridley with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ridley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Ridley postures up.
#T4#
Ridley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ridley landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is not content to let Ridley control the position. #SUB2#
Ridley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Ridley!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Ridley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MILF 26
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivera counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
Rivera connects with the punch.
Rivera tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight walks into a jab.
Rivera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Rivera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knight tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivera is out of range and Knight settles back down.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight wants to clinch
and Rivera counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivera defends well and Knight ends up having to push Rivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knight.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera has Knight pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Rivera pulls Knight into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Rivera wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass. #ES2#
Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Rivera misses.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Rivera tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera throws a counter combo.
Xavier Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is working Rivera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but Knight is having none of it.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Rivera is rocked!
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Knight lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rivera! More strikes land and this one is all over! Knight jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoottawaree.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoottawaree sprawls well. Yoottawaree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Xavier Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Sudarat Yoottawaree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Knight.
Knight tries to clinch but Yoottawaree moves out of range.
Yoottawaree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoottawaree lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries to clinch but Yoottawaree is having none of it.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yoottawaree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoottawaree could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoottawaree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoottawaree throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Knight closes the distance but Yoottawaree moves to the side
and Yoottawaree counters with a one-two to the body.
Yoottawaree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Sudarat Yoottawaree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoottawaree circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoottawaree - that will leave a mark!
Yoottawaree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Yoottawaree pushes him off.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoottawaree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight avoids the head kick by Yoottawaree.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Yoottawaree sprawls well.
Knight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoottawaree as he avoids it easily.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Yoottawaree saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoottawaree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoottawaree.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight tries for a takedown but Yoottawaree sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight tries to clinch up but Yoottawaree circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoottawaree misses with a head kick.
Yoottawaree throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Yoottawaree is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Yoottawaree's guard.#SUB#
Yoottawaree is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Yoottawaree is breathing heavily.
Yoottawaree working a defensive guard here.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Yoottawaree wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoottawaree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
Knight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Yoottawaree is rocked!
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Yoottawaree is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight gets to his feet and stands over Yoottawaree, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yoottawaree felt that one! Knight unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yoottawaree from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
That kick from Doe tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doe shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Knight shoots in but Doe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doe fails to land the takedown.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Doe, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Doe against the cage but Doe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doe shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Doe scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Knight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Doe is in trouble now - Knight has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Doe working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knight cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doe is trying desperately to improve position.
Knight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Knight sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doe trying desperately to get to his feet.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doe is looking to escape.
Knight postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doe looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Knight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Knight scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe is bucking up trying to escape but Knight cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Knight working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knight controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Knight landing punches.
Knight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knight landing strikes from the mount and Doe is in trouble!
Knight controlling his opponent.
Knight lands a nice shot to the head.
Doe looks winded!
Knight has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doe's face.
#ROC#Doe is rocked!
Knight controlling from mount.
Knight landing strikes from the mount and Doe is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Knight connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Knight cracks Doe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doe is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight cracks Doe with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Haraguchi rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knight drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haraguchi stalling the fight.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Haraguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shin Haraguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Knight.
Haraguchi lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Haraguchi has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Haraguchi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Haraguchi dives into Knight's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to sweep here but Haraguchi controlling him for the moment.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Haraguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Haraguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Haraguchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Haraguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight won't allow Haraguchi to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Haraguchi working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to control from the top but Haraguchi keeps moving. #ES#
Haraguchi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD2#
Knight is trying to trip Haraguchi. He has hold of a leg but Haraguchi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Knight persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Haraguchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Haraguchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haraguchi tries to get out of the position.
Haraguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wants to control from the top but Haraguchi keeps moving.
Knight is stalling in the full guard.
Haraguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Haraguchi wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight passes Haraguchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Haraguchi's temple.
Haraguchi is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haraguchi keeps working.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Haraguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knight controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight prevents Haraguchi from standing back up.
Haraguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Knight will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Haraguchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haraguchi showed some decent athleticism there.
Knight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haraguchi is working away from the top position though.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Haraguchi wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight is controlling Haraguchi's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Haraguchi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Haraguchi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately. #T2#
Knight pulls Haraguchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Haraguchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully.
Haraguchi preventing the sweep.
Haraguchi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Haraguchi sprawls well.
Shin Haraguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Knight.#TD#
Haraguchi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knight to the ground. Haraguchi is now in Knight's guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haraguchi wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Haraguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Haraguchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knight lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Haraguchi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Haraguchi drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Haraguchi trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haraguchi has gone for a leg lock! Knight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haraguchi's guard.#REVB#
Knight is in close to Haraguchi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight distracts Haraguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight trying to control but Haraguchi is working from the bottom.
Knight chips away with some ground and pound.
Knight cracks Haraguchi with a solid left hand.
Haraguchi trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Haraguchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight trying to control but Haraguchi is working from the bottom.
Knight advances position into side control!
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight trying to control the action but Haraguchi is working from the bottom.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haraguchi wants to get back to his feet but Knight drags him back down.
Haraguchi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knight creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Haraguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Haraguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight controls the position from side control.
Knight works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Knight laying and praying for a moment but Haraguchi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haraguchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Haraguchi has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haraguchi is looking to improve his position.
Knight is pressing down on Haraguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haraguchi is holding on for now.
Haraguchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haraguchi.
Knight content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Haraguchi's hands, connecting with Haraguchi's forehead.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Haraguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to control but Haraguchi is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knight not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Knight! |
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