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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curt Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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185 cm
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt Knowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikola Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knowles counters by moving into the clinch.
Knowles is trying to break the clinch but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Knowles throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Knowles is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Knowles avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Knowles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knowles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knowles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Knowles improves position.
Knowles wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrov won't allow it.
Petrov lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov looks to clinch
and Knowles moves into the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Curt Knowles has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Knowles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Knowles won't allow it.
Petrov lands a knee to the body.
Knowles is trying to break the clinch but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Knowles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knowles is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikola Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrov pulls Knowles into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knowles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knowles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knowles closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Knowles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knowles wants a takedown but no success here.
Knowles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knowles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrov scores a nice knee to the body.
Knowles is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knowles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Knowles is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knowles is breathing heavily.
Knowles tries to circle away but Petrov has him pinned against the cage.
Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knowles fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Curt Knowles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Knowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov tries to clinch but Knowles moves out of range.
Knowles rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Knowles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knowles has clasped his hands together around Petrov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Petrov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Petrov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Knowles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Knowles lands punches and elbows.
Petrov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Knowles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Knowles gets his way!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knowles is looking for a rear naked choke here but Petrov reverses the position brilliantly into Knowles's guard!
Knowles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knowles holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knowles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov wants to stand and escape but instead Knowles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Knowles won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Knowles is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knowles won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Knowles landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles scoring with some ground and pound.
Knowles is standing up over Petrov. Petrov looks to escape but Knowles dives into side control.
Knowles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - Knowles scoring with strikes.
Knowles working the ground and pound.
Knowles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curt Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knowles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Knowles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Curt Knowles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Knowles moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knowles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Knowles on that attempt.
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
Knowles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knowles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Knowles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikola Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knowles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knowles drives through with a takedown into Petrov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petrov wants to stand but Knowles is controlling the position.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knowles lands a couple of digs.
Knowles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knowles is controlling him.
Knowles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knowles working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knowles postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Knowles postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Knowles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knowles 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.
Petrov wants to stand but Knowles is controlling the position.
Petrov is wriggling around but Knowles manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knowles is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knowles to get the leverage.
Knowles slips a nice elbow through Petrov's hands, connecting with Petrov's forehead.
Knowles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knowles working the head and body with strikes.
Knowles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knowles seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knowles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Knowles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knowles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knowles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knowles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knowles seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
Petrov pushes Knowles off looking to stand but Knowles dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knowles seems to be looking for submissions.
Knowles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov has one foot on Knowles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Knowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knowles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Knowles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knowles 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Knowles!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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