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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knowles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knowles slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Knowles misses
and Garcia counters with a one-two to the body.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Rubin Knowles has been cut.
Fransisco Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Knowles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Knowles manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Knowles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
Garcia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Knowles trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knowles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knowles.
Garcia pushes Knowles off but Knowles dives into side control.
Knowles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knowles in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knowles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Garcia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Knowles.
Garcia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Knowles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Garcia parries the strikes from Knowles easily there. Knowles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garcia to escape.
#T3#
Garcia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knowles is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knowles moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knowles counters with a head kick. That will keep Garcia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Knowles shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knowles avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a push kick but Knowles slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Garcia misses with a takedown #CL#
and Knowles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Knowles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia stands and throws Knowles's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Garcia decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Knowles pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Knowles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia tries to break free but Knowles pushes him back against the cage.
Knowles is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fransisco Garcia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rubin Knowles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Knowles tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Knowles circles away.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knowles circles away quickly and effectively.
Knowles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knowles is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Knowles moves out of range.
Knowles misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knowles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Knowles is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knowles swivels and escapes.
Knowles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Knowles backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Knowles is rocked!
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knowles tries to counter by clinching up but Garcia breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh Knowles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubin Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia motions for Knowles to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Knowles moves out of range easily.
Knowles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#T2#
Knowles is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Garcia just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Knowles has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fransisco Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodbitch misses with a takedown attempt - Knowles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Knowles shoots in and gets a takedown into Goodbitch's guard.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knowles stopping the sweep attempt from Goodbitch.
Knowles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knowles trying to control but Goodbitch is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Goodbitch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles scores with a body shot.
Knowles wants to clinch.#T1#
Goodbitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knowles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goodbitch is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goodbitch blocks a head kick by Knowles.
Knowles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knowles dodges the punch combination from Goodbitch.
Knowles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goodbitch sprawls and moves away.
Goodbitch with a poor takedown #CL#
and Knowles moves into the clinch.
Rubin Knowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Goodbitch.
Knowles goes for a takedown attempt but Goodbitch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodbitch closes the distance and clinches up with Knowles, looking for a takedown. Goodbitch pushes Knowles against the cage but Knowles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knowles throws a quick counter head kick but Goodbitch was just out of range.
Goodbitch looks winded!
Knowles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodbitch defends well and Knowles ends up having to push Goodbitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick by Knowles misses #TD2#
and Goodbitch counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knowles!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knowles is trying to get back to half guard.
Knowles parries the strikes from Goodbitch easily there. Goodbitch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knowles to escape.
Goodbitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knowles keeps working.
Knowles regains half guard.
Knowles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodbitch.
Knowles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knowles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knowles tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goodbitch works over Knowles with some ground and pound from guard.
Goodbitch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knowles wants to sweep here but Goodbitch controlling him for the moment.
Goodbitch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodbitch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodbitch pushes down on Knowles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Goodbitch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Knowles regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Goodbitch stopping the sweep attempt from Knowles.
Goodbitch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
Goodbitch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goodbitch wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knowles is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Knowles wants to control from the top but Goodbitch keeps moving.
Goodbitch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rubin Knowles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rubin 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.
#R2##TD2#
Goodbitch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodbitch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goodbitch trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Knowles wants to get back to his feet but Goodbitch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodbitch is one step ahead there. #T1#
Goodbitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Knowles is retaining full guard.
Goodbitch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knowles.
Goodbitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knowles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodbitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Knowles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodbitch pulls Knowles in close to his closed guard and prevents Knowles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gary Goodbitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knowles's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Knowles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodbitch's head.
Knowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodbitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodbitch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Goodbitch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knowles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knowles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goodbitch is breathing heavily.
Goodbitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Goodbitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knowles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Goodbitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knowles, pushing him back against the cage.
Knowles tries to break the clinch but Goodbitch is controlling the position.
Goodbitch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knowles's efforts to push away.#TD#
Knowles gets control of Goodbitch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knowles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knowles keeping moving, preventing Goodbitch from controlling successfully.
Goodbitch wants to pass the guard but Knowles is keeping the position.#T4#
Goodbitch throws a strike but Knowles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodbitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodbitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Goodbitch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knowles trying to control but Goodbitch is working from the bottom.
Knowles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knowles wants to control from the top but Goodbitch keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rubin Knowles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rubin Knowles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Knowles wants to clinch up but Goodbitch keeps it at a distance.
Knowles shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodbitch sprawls well. He's pushed Knowles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodbitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gary Goodbitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodbitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knowles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodbitch somewhat.
Knowles attempts a counter takedown but Goodbitch avoids it well and moves away.
Knowles shoots in for a double leg but Goodbitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubin Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles throws a head kick that half lands.
Goodbitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Knowles tries to sprawl out of it but Goodbitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knowles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD#
Knowles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goodbitch was covering up waiting for the punch and Knowles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goodbitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knowles is working Goodbitch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Goodbitch blocks nicely.
Goodbitch is pulling down on Knowles's head to control his posture. #T2#
Knowles with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodbitch holds on and takes a little breather.
Knowles postures up.
Knowles stops Goodbitch from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knowles slaps away a takedown attempt from Goodbitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knowles connects with a high kick. #T3#
Goodbitch is looking to clinch.
Knowles fails with the takedown.
Rubin Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Knowles. #TD2#
Knowles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodbitch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knowles is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Knowles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Knowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodbitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodbitch keeping full guard, as Knowles tries to pass.
Goodbitch keeping moving, preventing Knowles from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knowles won't allow Goodbitch to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubin Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knowles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Thot as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rubin Knowles has been cut.#CL2#
Thot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knowles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
A short right from Thot.
Knowles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knowles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubin Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thot is pressed up against the cage. Knowles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thot down to the mat. Thot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2#
Thot cracks Knowles with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knowles looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thot finish him?
#ROC2#
Knowles is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knowles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Knowles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knowles is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Thot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knowles, pushing him back against the cage.
Thot lands a big right hand that drops Knowles! The killer instinct kicks in and Thot finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Thot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ware fails with a takedown attempt.
Ware shoots in but Knowles avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Knowles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ware looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ware tries to improve position but can't.
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Ware is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ware bucks up and tries to throw Knowles off but instead Knowles has got his back!
I really don't envy Ware right now.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
Ware is covering up but some of the strikes from Knowles are getting through and doing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles controlling well, preventing Ware from escaping the position.
Knowles gets his hands free as Ware looks to control.
Knowles wants to control but Ware is keeping busy.
Ware rolls, trying to escape but Knowles keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Even with his hooks in, Knowles manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ware trying to control the hands but Knowles breaks the grip.
Ware tries to escape the position.
Knowles missing with punches from the back.
Ware is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knowles is trying to stick to Ware's back but Ware is turning into Knowles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knowles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ware.
Knowles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ware showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Knowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knowles lands a decent shot there.
Ware prevents Knowles from getting back to his feet.
Ware wanted to stand there but Knowles had control of the position.
Ware not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ware wanted to stand there but Knowles had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ware shoots in and bounces Knowles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knowles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ware manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Ware looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knowles has picked Ware up and slammed him! Ware can't keep hold of the triangle and Knowles manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Knowles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Knowles moves into the clinch successfully.
Ware tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knowles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knowles prevents the takedown attempt.
Knowles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ware pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knowles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knowles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knowles throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Ware steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knowles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ware.
Rubin Knowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Ware.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware throws a lazy right hand but Knowles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Ware blocks the leg kick.
Ware wants to clinch.
Knowles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ware sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knowles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knowles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ware sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knowles throws a head kick that misses.
Knowles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ware.
Ware lands a head kick. Knowles smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Rubin Knowles has been cut.
Rubin Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ware swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knowles counters with a three punch combo that has Ware backing up. Ware nods at Knowles to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Knowles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Knowles from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ware bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knowles's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knowles keeping full guard, as Ware tries to pass.
Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knowles tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Knowles striking off his back but it's not causing Ware any problems.
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.
Ware slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knowles wants to sweep here but Ware controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ware drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knowles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ware has Knowles in his guard.#REVR#
Knowles preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ware seems keen to control Knowles's posture.
Ware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knowles is one step ahead there.
Ware is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Knowles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rubin Knowles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knowles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ware tries to clinch there but Knowles circles away.
#TD2#
Ware closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knowles's guard.
Ware won't allow Knowles to sweep him here.
Knowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ware can do to turn this around?
Knowles is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knowles is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ware looking for a sweep. Not yet Ware, not yet. #T1#
Knowles is stalling in the full guard.
Ware is looking to sweep but instead, Knowles has passed into half guard.
Ware is trying to maintain the position but Knowles is very close to passing his half guard.
Ware is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Knowles seems content to control.
Ware wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Knowles.
Ware wants to improve his position but Knowles is controlling well.
Ware is not content to let Knowles control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ware throws a head kick that misses
and Knowles counters with a head kick. That will keep Ware thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch but Knowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##KD2#
Ware drops Knowles with a beautiful combination! Knowles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ware is looking for the KO!
Ware dodges the punch combination from Knowles.
Ware falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knowles finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Ware there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ware throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knowles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ware as he jumps to the side.
Ware is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ware will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knowles attempts a counter takedown but Ware avoids it well and moves away.
Koko Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knowles has a takedown stuffed.
Ware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knowles as he jumps to the side.
Ware shoots and misses #CL#
and Knowles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rubin Knowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koko Ware.
Knowles tries to pull guard but Ware forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ware stops a takedown attempt from Knowles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ware fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ware has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koko Ware.
Well Knowles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Knowles!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Knowles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Miocic tries to keep at a distance but Knowles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knowles working hard to break the clinch.
Knowles managing to block the knees to the body from Miocic.
Knowles lands a nice knee to the body.
Knowles is trying to pull guard but Miocic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knowles has Miocic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miocic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knowles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miocic pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubin Knowles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.
Knowles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Knowles tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Miocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miocic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Knowles won't allow it.
#BC2#
Miocic breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Miocic jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Knowles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knowles has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Miocic controls Knowles momentarily but Knowles frees himself.
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knowles is controlling him. #SUB2#
Knowles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knowles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knowles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Knowles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miocic, pushing him back against the cage.
Knowles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miocic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knowles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miocic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
Knowles wants a takedown.
Miocic jumps guard but Knowles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Miocic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miocic wants to control but Knowles is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Miocic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Knowles to get to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knowles!
#TD#
Knowles shoots in and bounces Miocic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knowles throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rubin Knowles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Knowles connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Knowles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miocic!
Knowles is looking to take a break and control but Miocic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knowles works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Knowles trying to control the action but Miocic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Knowles is looking to take a break and control but Miocic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knowles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Miocic tries to bench press Knowles off him but Knowles keeps the position.
Knowles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miocic being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knowles working away.
Knowles trying to control the position but Miocic is working away.
Knowles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A control attempt from Miocic but he's now mounted!
Miocic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Miocic is still trying to improve position.
Miocic tries to hold on but Knowles postures up.
Miocic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Knowles is staying active.
Miocic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knowles controlling the position easily from mount.
Knowles looking to finish Miocic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miocic!#T4#
Miocic tries to hold on but Knowles pushes him away.
Knowles breaks from Miocic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miocic landing with some feeble shots from his back... He should probably try escaping the position instead.
Miocic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miocic tries to roll over but Knowles keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knowles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knowles trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Knowles dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Miocic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knowles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miocic is in Knowles's guard.#ES#
Knowles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rubin Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Knowles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Knowles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miocic pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knowles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knowles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miocic can do to turn this around?
Miocic tries to clinch up but Knowles circles away and keeps his distance.
Knowles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Miocic wants to clinch up but Knowles keeps it at a distance.
Knowles throws a counter high kick but Miocic was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic shoots for a double leg takedown but Knowles sprawls well. He's pushed Miocic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rubin Knowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.
Miocic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knowles!
#TD#
Miocic gets caught napping as Knowles dives in and scores a takedown. Miocic manages to retain guard.
Knowles content to stall in guard here.
Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Miocic blocks nicely.
Miocic is looking to sweep but instead, Knowles has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.
Miocic is trying to maintain the position but Knowles is very close to passing his half guard.
Miocic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knowles.
Miocic is looking to improve his position.
Knowles lands with a punch from half guard.
Miocic trying to get back to full guard but Knowles takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Knowles is landing with some decent strikes but Miocic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Knowles avoids the attempt from Miocic to control.
Knowles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knowles raining down shots from the mount!
Rubin Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knowles lands a big shot there that rocks Miocic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knowles lands a couple of good shots and Miocic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Knowles is landing with strikes from the back.
Miocic is trapped and Knowles is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Miocic is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knowles controlling the positon.
Stipe Miocic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubin Knowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubin Knowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knowles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Knowles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaxon fails to land with a series of punches.
Knowles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knowles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaxon misses with a straight right.
Jaxon misses with a few strikes there.
Knowles lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jaxon swings for the body but Knowles moves out of range.
Knowles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knowles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaxon.
Knowles tries to counter by clinching up but Jaxon breaks away and moves out of range.
Jaxon swings for the body but Knowles moves out of range.
Knowles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaxon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knowles really is a fat lump.
Jaxon misses with a double jab.
Jaxon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnowles.
Jaxon lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Rubin Knowles has been cut.#T1#
Knowles tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaxon lands with a hook. Knowles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaxon looks to score with a jab to the body but Knowles is just out of range.
As Jaxon tries to get set, Knowles tries to push him back and clinch up but Jaxon manages to avoid the attempt.
Knowles ducks under a wild hook from Jaxon.
Knowles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Desean Jaxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Knowles rushes Jaxon and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Knowles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Jaxon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jaxon connects with a right hand. Knowles shakes it off.
Jaxon 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 Knowles to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Knowles just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Desean Jaxon!
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