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Event:
HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Knox stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coppola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coppola postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Coppola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coppola on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Coppola is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Coppola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Coppola slips an elbow through the middle.
Coppola scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola gets to his feet and stands over Knox, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knox felt that one! Coppola unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knox from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salvatore Coppola!
After the big win, Salvatore Coppola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Knox slips a jab from Zaire.#TD#
Knox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zaire!
Knox tries to stand but Zaire controls the position and pulls Knox into his guard.
Knox wants to stand but Zaire is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Knox wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Zaire's closed guard. He's half up but Zaire has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Zaire pivots and extends the arm, Knox falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Zaire! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Miles Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Knox gets the takedown into side control.
Knox tries to stand but Kha is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Kha wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Knox has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kha's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kha is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miles Knox!
As Miles Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PIRANHA '.
Un Kha was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back!'. |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali'i prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ali'i after a bit of a struggle.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ali'i gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Ali'i turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Ali'i forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali'i lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Knox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali'i pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Ali'i presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali'i misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali'i has double underhooks.
Ali'i lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not. #T2#
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali'i.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Ali'i lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ali'i.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
#T3#
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a big right hand that drops Knox! The killer instinct kicks in and Ali'i finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ali'i!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekoa Ali'i!
After the fight, Kekoa Ali'i was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Miles Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wheeler shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wheeler defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Knox.
Knox working away.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wheeler wants to control but Knox passes into side.
Knox tries to stand but Wheeler is controlling his head. #T1#
Wheeler tries to control but Knox manages to take his back.
Knox seems like he's trying to stand.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knox biding his time, controlling Wheeler.
Wheeler wants to control his opponent's hands but Knox gets his hands free.
Wheeler prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Wheeler rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
Knox nearly escaped from the position there.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knox controlling the positon.
Wheeler prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Knox is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wheeler wants to escape the position.
Wheeler prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Wheeler is really stuck here.
Knox biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but Knox has full control of the position and if anything, Wheeler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knox is trying to stand.
Wheeler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Knox is trying to stand.
Knox controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Knox dominated that round.
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#
Wheeler darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Wheeler into the cage.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wheeler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Knox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Wheeler is stalling here. Knox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wheeler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Knox working away.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his arm.
Wheeler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2##SUB#
Wheeler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Wheeler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wheeler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Knox pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheeler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wheeler stops Knox from standing up.
Wheeler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Wheeler throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wheeler looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wheeler is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wheeler pinned against the cage. Wheeler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wheeler is defended easily by Knox.
Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
Wheeler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wheeler.
Wheeler leaves Knox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Wheeler, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knox.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Wheeler has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown. Wheeler tries to sprawl out of it but Knox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wheeler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wheeler attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Wheeler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox looking for a takedown.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Wheeler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Knox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wheeler's guard.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Knox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wheeler is proving hard to escape from.
Wheeler is looking to stand up but Knox isn't so interested in that idea.
Wheeler has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up.
Marcus Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
Wheeler pulls Knox in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wheeler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
Wheeler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knox is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
#TD2#
Knox pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling the position.
Miles Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Wheeler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knox! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Wheeler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles Knox!
As Miles Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Pudd Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Knox.#CL#
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Nelson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Knox to his knees! Nelson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pudd Nelson!
After the fight, Pudd Nelson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Miles Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Knox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knox is defended easily by Benn Jr.
Miles Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benn Jr's waist but Benn Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knox off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox shoots in but no luck this time.
Benn Jr lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Knox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benn Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benn Jr! But no joy.
Benn Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Knox has his takedown stuffed
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benn Jr pinned against the cage. Benn Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benn Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knox somewhat.
Knox misses with a takedown
letting Benn Jr counter with a right hand.
Knox defending well as Benn Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn Jr plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Knox swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Knox face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Miles Knox had this to say: 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 37
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Christmas misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Christmas
Well, if Knox 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.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christmas trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
#T1#
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas pulls Knox in close to his closed guard and prevents Knox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Christmas looking to control.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
Christmas is controlling Knox's posture.#T3#
Christmas trying to control the position.
Christmas can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Christmas manages to get to full guard.
Knox looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Christmas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christmas is keeping the position for now.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christmas pulls Knox in close to prevent any damage.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully. #T5#
Christmas seems keen to control Knox's posture.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Christmas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Christmas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Christmas looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Christmas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas trying to control the position.
Christmas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Christmas keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox won't allow Christmas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Christmas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knox has picked Christmas up and slammed him! Christmas can't keep hold of the triangle and Knox manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knox trying to mount his opponent but Christmas defends it.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #T8#
Christmas gets back to full guard.
Christmas trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas looking to control.
Christmas has Knox pulled in close to control his posture.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox forces his way into half guard.#T9#
Christmas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christmas gets full guard.
Christmas wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox looking to sit in guard and control but Christmas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (5) vs (2) Christmas
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up. #T10##SUB#
Knox working for a triangle but Christmas defends it easily.
Christmas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christmas trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard. #T11#
Knox keeping moving, preventing Christmas from controlling successfully.
Christmas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (7) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking to sweep but instead, Knox has passed into half guard.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christmas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Christmas trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working. #T13#
Christmas tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christmas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Christmas looking to control.
#T14#
Christmas has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Knox passes Christmas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Knox 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.
Christmas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox preventing the sweep.
Christmas keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knox takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
As Miles Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 33
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Miles Knox!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Knox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Knox
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Knox
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.#SUB#
Schaubi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knox has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (4) Knox
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Knox pushes his legs off easily.
Schaubi is trying to keep Knox in close.
#SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.#T1#
Knox trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Schaubi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knox is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Knox wants to take a breather but Schaubi is having none of it. #SUB#
Schaubi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Schaubi is pressing down on Knox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (4) Knox
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard. #SUB#
Schaubi is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Schaubi uses his free foot to push down on Knox's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knox. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (7) vs (4) Knox
Schaubi forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (4) Knox#SUB#
Schaubi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB#
Schaubi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Knox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Knox trying to control the hands but Schaubi won't let him. #SUB#
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Knox trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Knox turns into Schaubi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (10) vs (6) Knox#T5#
Schaubi 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.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet. #SUB#
Schaubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully. #T6#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (12) vs (6) Knox
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.
Knox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Schaubi postures up.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily.
Schaubi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox trying to control but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knox! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (15) vs (6) Knox#T8#
Knox prevents Schaubi from taking his back.
Schaubi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (18) vs (6) Knox#SUB#
Schaubi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Knox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Schaubi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schaubi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Schaubi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Schaubi looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Knox showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Knox is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Schaubi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Knox is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.
Miles Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 30
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 13 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cortez drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miles Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Cortez.
Cortez goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cortez rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.#TD#
Knox jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cortez trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Cortez trying to move into half guard but instead Knox has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Cortez
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Cortez 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.
Cortez has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Knox won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Knox won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knox pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Knox passes into side control, despite Cortez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Cortez
Knox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Knox takes a little break here. Cortez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Cortez is trying to improve his position.
Cortez is not content to let Knox control the position.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Cortez being controlled for a moment.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Knox tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (5) vs (2) Cortez#SUB2#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Knox tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knox seems keen to control Cortez's posture.
Knox keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (5) Cortez#T7#
Knox being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Cortez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (7) vs (5) Cortez
Knox passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (10) vs (5) Cortez
Knox controlling from the full mount.
Cortez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
Knox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cortez can't escape the position.
Knox is looking to work his way around to Cortez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knox controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Cortez is looking to improve his position but Knox isn't that keen on the idea.
Cortez tries to hold on but Knox postures up.
Cortez tries to control the position but Knox now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Knox (13) vs (5) Cortez
Knox keeps control of the position as Cortez tries to break free.
Knox controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knox.#T10#
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Cortez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Knox.
Knox is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cortez tries to escape the position.
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cortez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Knox off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knox controlling the positon.#T11#
Knox tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez wants to control his opponent's hands but Knox gets his hands free.
Knox is riding his opponent, not letting Cortez buck him off.
Cortez is trying to break free.
Cortez trying to control the hands but Knox won't let him.
Knox really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cortez.#SUB#
Cortez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully.
Cortez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Knox looking to break Cortez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cortez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knox will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Knox tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Knox tightening his grip on Cortez, looking for the choke.
Knox controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully.
Knox biding his time, controlling Cortez. #T13#
Cortez rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
Knox tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Knox tightening his grip on Cortez, looking for the choke.
Knox has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cortez's body.
#SUB#
Cortez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Knox's arms. #T14#
Cortez trying to control the hands but Knox breaks the grip.
Knox keeps control of the position easily here as Cortez tries to buck him off.
Cortez turns into Knox and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (13) vs (7) Cortez
Cortez trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is controlling Cortez's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knox takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An intense looking Miles Knox took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'PIRANHA '.
The defeated Juanito Cortez had this to say: 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Knox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knox is in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Barnes
Knox 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.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knox is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #T1#
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox stalling.
Knox trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes looking to control.
#T2#
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes managing to control the position.
Barnes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Knox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Knox trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Knox 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.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
Barnes pulls Knox in to control the position.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.#SUB#
Knox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knox (2) vs (4) Barnes
A lull in the action here as Barnes stalls from top position.
Knox sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T7#
Knox is concentrating on defense, preventing Barnes from advancing position.
Knox tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Barnes prevents Knox from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Knox moves into full guard.
Knox controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself. #T8#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Barnes 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.
Knox trying to control the position.
#T9#
Barnes trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox 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.
Barnes trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is controlling Barnes's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Knox is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (4) vs (4) Barnes
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (4) vs (6) Barnes
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knox trying to control the position.
#T12#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Barnes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Knox seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 6 to 4.
A very excited looking Trevor Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Miles Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 25
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Miles Knox!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hlervu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hlervu (4) vs (0) Knox#SUB#
Hlervu is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
Knox stops Hlervu from passing to mount.
Hlervu trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Hlervu just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knox for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Knox tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hlervu easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (6) vs (0) Knox
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Hlervu continues to stall.
Knox holds of for dear life.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Knox to control.#T3#
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape. #T4#
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Knox to control.
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Knox to control.#T5#
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Hlervu trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Knox is looking to get to half guard.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Hlervu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Knox is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (6) vs (2) Knox
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox 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. #T7#
Hlervu is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Hlervu keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Knox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hlervu's guard.
Knox is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Knox wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hlervu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Knox trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Knox is looking to pass into half guard but Hlervu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hlervu is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (8) vs (2) Knox
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hlervu is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knox wants to get back to full guard but Hlervu has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (11) vs (2) Knox
Hlervu tries to move to mount but Knox blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Knox's face as Hlervu controls the position. #T11#
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Hlervu just content to control the position.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Knox struggling a bit here.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Knox is being controlled here.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hlervu is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox looks to move to half guard but instead Hlervu has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (13) vs (2) Knox#T13#
Knox wants to hold on but Hlervu pushes him away.
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
Hlervu content just to control the position here. #T14#
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Knox is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Tendren Hlervu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Miles Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'PIRANHA '. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Roger Daly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Daly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knox! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Knox (0) vs (4) Daly
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Knox prevents Daly from improving position.
Knox tries to buck Daly off but Daly is having none of it.
Daly wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daly just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knox! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knox (0) vs (6) Daly#T1#
Daly takes Knox's back. Score +3 for taking back: Knox (0) vs (9) Daly
Daly struggling to keep hold of the position.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Daly biding his time, controlling Knox.
Knox trying to control the position but Daly manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Daly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knox's body.
#SUB2#
Daly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Daly tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.#SUB2#
Daly working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Knox rolls, trying to escape but Daly keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Daly controlling the position well here. Knox rolled but Daly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Knox is trying to break free.
Daly is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position. #T4##SUB2#
Daly is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Knox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Daly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knox.
Daly has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Daly wants to control but Knox is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Daly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Daly looking for the choke from the back. #T6#
Knox trying to control the position but Daly manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Daly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Knox right now.
Daly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Knox trying to control the hands but Daly won't let him. #SUB2#
Knox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
Daly tries to get the hooks in deep but Knox pushed the leg off.
Knox just trying to survive but Daly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Daly is looking to control Knox but Knox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Daly gets his hands free as Knox looks to control.
Knox staying busy and making it hard for Daly to control.
Daly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, with Daly on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Knox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Daly is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Knox has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Knox fending off the submission attempt from Daly. #T8#
Daly not allowing Knox to control his hands.
Daly biding his time, controlling Knox.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Daly controlling the positon.
Knox tries to break free.
Daly slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Knox is keeping busy.
#T10#
What can Knox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Daly keeps control of the position as Knox tries to break free.
Knox staying busy and making it hard for Daly to control.
Daly controlling from the back.
It looks like Daly might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Daly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T11#
Daly is trying to control but Knox is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Daly takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Knox (0) vs (12) Daly#SUB2#
Daly tightening his grip on Knox, looking for the choke.
Daly looking to hold on to the position here but Knox rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T12#
Daly trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Knox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (0) vs (15) Daly#SUB2#
Daly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Daly is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14##SUB2#
Daly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daly's guard! Nice work there by Knox! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (15) Daly
Knox trying to control but Daly is working from the bottom.
Daly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Daly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (17) Daly
And that's the end of the fight!
Daly wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Roger Daly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Miles Knox had this to say: 'PIRANHA '. |
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