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Event:
Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knuckles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely. #CL#
Knuckles tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Power scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
A solid body kick from Power.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from Power.#CUT#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Knuckles tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
A short right from Power.
Nice body punch from Power - that landed with a thud.
Power works on Knuckles's body with a couple of short punches.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
#T1#
Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Power breaks the clinch.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab. #KD#
Power lands a big uppercut and Knuckles crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knuckles looks OK. Power waves Knuckles back to his feet!#ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Power clinches. #BC#
Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Power gets a clinch.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2##CL#
Power moves into the clinch.#BC#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Power lands a big head kick that sends Knuckles tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Knuckles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Knuckles is holding his hands too far apart here. Power throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Knuckles is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Polish Power!
Polish Power decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 71
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Knuckles unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knuckles with the inside leg kick.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Chai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai cracks Knuckles with an open hand slap.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai lunges at Knuckles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knuckles's hand.
Chai checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Knuckles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Knuckles jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Knuckles throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knuckles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Knuckles has knocked Chai down with a huge combo! Knuckles steps away and waves a wobbly Chai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.#T2#
Knuckles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Knuckles swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp one two that drops Knuckles! Chai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knuckles to his feet! Knuckles is in big trouble!#ROC#Knuckles is rocked!
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Knuckles looks winded!
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai slips under a jab from Knuckles.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Chai sends Knuckles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai is motioning to the referee to let Knuckles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Knuckles 's knee.
Knuckles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Brick Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Donk. Chai catches Knuckles right on the button with a cross.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai connects with the punch.
Knuckles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4##KD#
Chai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knuckles sprawling to the canvas! Knuckles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chai finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Knuckles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knuckles thinking.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knuckles moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knuckles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chai throws a monster overhand right that drops Knuckles! Chai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Critical Mass Q159 $74.95 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 67
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Knuckles tries to work over Kuznecov's front leg with a kick but Kuznecov checks it.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Knuckles lands.
Knuckles lands a jab.
Kuznecov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Kuznecov moves out of range.
Kuznecov slips a jab and a cross from Knuckles.
#KD2#
Knuckles lands a big uppercut and Kuznecov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kuznecov looks OK. Knuckles waves Kuznecov back to his feet!#ROC2#Kuznecov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles misses with a right hand
enabling Kuznecov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznecov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznecov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Kuznecov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Kuznecov didn't see that one coming.
Kuznecov throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznecov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.#T1#
Kuznecov throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Knuckles is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Kuznecov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznecov there.#CUT#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles defending well as Kuznecov loads up on a big left hand.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Kuznecov avoids them all with ease.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznecov is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
Kuznecov fails with the takedown.
Kuznecov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznecov. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznecov lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Kuznecov throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznecov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznecov shoots in for a double leg but Knuckles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kuznecov shoots in and gets a takedown into Knuckles's guard.
Kuznecov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuznecov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznecov looking to pass the guard.
Kuznecov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznecov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
Knuckles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznecov prevents Knuckles from getting back to his feet.
Kuznecov 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.#T3#
Knuckles looking for a sweep. Not yet Knuckles, not yet.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Kuznecov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Kuznecov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznecov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznecov.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Kuznecov avoids them all with ease.
Knuckles lands with a right hand.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznecov slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Kuznecov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knuckles throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Knuckles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuznecov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kuznecov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuznecov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Kuznecov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuznecov throwing strikes from guard but Knuckles blocks nicely.
Kuznecov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznecov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznecov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knuckles is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Knuckles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knuckles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuznecov is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Knuckles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brick Knuckles'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.#R2#
Knuckles throws a chopping leg kick but Kuznecov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznecov.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznecov.
#TD#
Kuznecov shoots in and gets a takedown into Knuckles's guard.
Knuckles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznecov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznecov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuznecov is in close to Knuckles's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles managing to control the position.
Kuznecov tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard. #T1#
Knuckles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznecov with a nice head shot there.
Knuckles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznecov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuznecov stands up over Knuckles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knuckles is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuznecov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kuznecov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznecov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznecov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knuckles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznecov.
Knuckles keeping full guard, as Kuznecov tries to pass.
Kuznecov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Knuckles scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but Kuznecov saw it coming and moves away.
Kuznecov throws out a loose jab but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznecov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznecov thuds a left hand into Knuckles's body.
Knuckles throws out a leg kick but Kuznecov moves out of range and Knuckles only half commits. #TD#
Kuznecov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuznecov working the ground and pound.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Kuznecov wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy.
Knuckles is letting Kuznecov control him for a moment.
Kuznecov working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Kuznecov throws a strike aimed at the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles avoids it well.
Kuznecov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Egor Kuznecov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Kuznecov crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Kuznecov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kuznecov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Knuckles works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kuznecov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznecov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznecov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brick Knuckles's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knuckles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznecov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brick Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kuznecov dives in and scores a takedown into Knuckles's guard.
Kuznecov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuznecov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuznecov wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is keeping the position.
Knuckles keeping moving, preventing Kuznecov from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Kuznecov throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznecov looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
Knuckles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznecov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brick Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Kuznecov misses with a double jab.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznecov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznecov shoots in but no luck this time.
Knuckles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knuckles lands a nice hook to Kuznecov's body. Kuznecov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kuznecov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knuckles's guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knuckles is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Knuckles wants to stand but Kuznecov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knuckles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kuznecov is controlling Knuckles's posture.
Kuznecov 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#
Kuznecov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuznecov controlling the pace. #T3#
Kuznecov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knuckles tries to kick Kuznecov off but Kuznecov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznecov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuznecov is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.
Knuckles is controlling Kuznecov's trapped leg to prevent Kuznecov from advancing to side control.
Knuckles is refusing to be controlled, as Kuznecov sits in half guard.
Kuznecov throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuznecov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuznecov throws a strike but Knuckles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kuznecov trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Kuznecov prevents Knuckles from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuznecov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knuckles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Egor Kuznecov.
I think Kuznecov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Egor Kuznecov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Egor Kuznecov waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Good work by Surakka as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Surakka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Surakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Surakka also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Surakka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
and Surakka counters with a straight right hand.
Knuckles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surakka manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
letting Surakka counter with a right hand.
Knuckles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Surakka scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Surakka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Surakka dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Surakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surakka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Surakka throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
Knuckles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Surakka.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surakka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knuckles misses with a leg kick.
Surakka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Surakka scores with a four punch combination!
Knuckles lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Knuckles.
Surakka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surakka manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Surakka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Surakka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there
and Surakka counters with a left to the body.
Surakka tries to score with a low kick but Knuckles moves his leg out of the way.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Surakka throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Surakka looks to throw the jab but Knuckles is out of range. #T2#
Surakka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Surakka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Surakka.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Surakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
and Surakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Surakka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles looks to land a combination but Surakka avoids it well.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surakka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Surakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knuckles thows a leg kick but Surakka checks it
and Surakka counters with a stiff right hand.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Surakka.
Knuckles swings widly with a right hand
and Surakka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Surakka.
Surakka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Surakka misses with a few strikes there.
Surakka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knuckles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Surakka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Surakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knuckles moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Surakka throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Knuckles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Surakka back to the cage. Knuckles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Surakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Surakka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Knuckles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Surakka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Knuckles has knocked Surakka down with a huge combo! Knuckles steps away and waves a wobbly Surakka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Aimo Surakka has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Surakka punishes Knuckles's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Surakka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Surakka checks it.
Knuckles throws a nice looking combination but Surakka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Surakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Knuckles does no damage.
Brick Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Surakka misses with a body shot.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Surakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Surakka also avoids with ease.
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Surakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Surakka misses the shot to the body.
Surakka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Surakka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surakka digs a good hook to Knuckles's body.
Surakka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from Surakka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aimo Surakka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knuckles defending well as Surakka loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Surakka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Surakka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Surakka connects with a body shot that sends Knuckles's belly button to the back.
Surakka throws a push kick but Knuckles slaps the foot to one side.
Surakka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles misses with a double jab
and Surakka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Surakka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knuckles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brick Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surakka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surakka manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Surakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Surakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Surakka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Surakka throws a shot to the body.
Knuckles feints and then cracks Surakka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Surakka down.
Knuckles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Surakka backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles tests Surakka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles checks the leg kick.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Surakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Surakka also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Surakka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Surakka just misses with a punch to the body.
Surakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Surakka lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Surakka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Surakka moved away.
Surakka looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Surakka slips the punch.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from Surakka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Surakka ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.#T2#
Surakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surakka looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Aimo Surakka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knuckles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knuckles throws a body shot but no joy.
Surakka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Surakka avoids it.
Surakka lands a body shot.
Surakka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knuckles. That did some damage!
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Surakka counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Surakka misses its intended target.
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles misses with a two punch combination.
Surakka scores with a jab to the body.
Surakka lands with a nice body punch.
Surakka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knuckles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Knuckles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surakka.
Knuckles stalks Surakka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Surakka's face. Surakka staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Surakka.
Surakka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Surakka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knuckles misses with a hook
enabling Surakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Surakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles throws a leg kick
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Surakka avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles is looking to slow Surakka down with leg kicks.
Surakka scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Surakka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knuckles.
Surakka slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a right hand
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Surakka wants to land a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Surakka moved away.
Knuckles misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Surakka counters with a nice right hand that sends Knuckles toppling to the canvas! Knuckles scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Surakka finish him?!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
Knuckles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Surakka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Surakka's head but Surakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles seems to have got his legs back now.
Surakka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Surakka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Surakka avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Surakka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knuckles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surakka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Surakka checks it.
Surakka connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aimo Surakka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Surakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles throws a lazy uppercut
and Surakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Surakka scores with a hook to the body. Knuckles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knuckles misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Surakka counters with a left to the body.
Knuckles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Surakka to counter with a crisp jab.
Surakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Surakka stuns Knuckles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knuckles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Surakka sends Knuckles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Surakka is motioning to the referee to let Knuckles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Surakka drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Knuckles's head, knocking him out cold! Surakka is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aimo Surakka! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Knuckles tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hunt pushes Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunt. #T1#
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
A short left from Hunt.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Hunt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hunt tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Knuckles. #T2#
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt is working Knuckles over against the cage.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt works on Knuckles's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Knuckles takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Hunt presses Knuckles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knuckles seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt slowing the pace effectively.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that 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.#R2##KD2#
Hunt drops Knuckles with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knuckles looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Knuckles is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Hunt lands a big right hand that sends Knuckles crashing to the mat! Hunt stays standing though and waves Knuckles back to his feet!
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Knuckles out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Smooth misses its intended target.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Smooth is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Knuckles moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Knuckles!
An out of breath Brick Knuckles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Knuckles drops Nikora with a beautiful combination! Nikora stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knuckles is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like David Nikora has been cut.#KD#
Knuckles sends Nikora crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knuckles is motioning to the referee to let Nikora up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nikora is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nikora out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Knuckles!
Brick Knuckles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
A big right from Paul misses.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Knuckles misses.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knuckles motions for Paul to come forward. Knuckles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles is looking to wear down Paul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knuckles punishes Paul's body with a nice straight punch.
Knuckles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brick Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knuckles throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Knuckles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paul doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Knuckles lunges at Paul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paul's hand.
Knuckles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knuckles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#That has opened up John Paul's cut even more.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Paul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paul scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Paul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul checks a leg kick nicely.
Paul misses with a low kick.
Paul takes one on the button.#CUT#The cut above John Paul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Knuckles as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Paul is rocked!
Paul switches off momentarily and Knuckles cracks him with a monster right hand! Paul topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Knuckles dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Knuckles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Knuckles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Knuckles misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai flicks out a counter leg kick but Knuckles steps away.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Knuckles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Knuckles throws a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a leg kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai defending well as Knuckles loads up on a big left hand.
Chai cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Chai staying out of range there.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is looking for the big counter here.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Knuckles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Knuckles works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Knuckles with a jab.
Knuckles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
Knuckles tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles.#T2#
Chai slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Knuckles slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Chai counters with a solid body kick.
Knuckles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Brick Knuckles has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai blocks a leg kick.#T3#
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Knuckles is predictable there
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Knuckles.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Knuckles finds it's target.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChai.
Chai moves forwards but Knuckles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#KD2#
Chai sends Knuckles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai is motioning to the referee to let Knuckles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai slips under a jab.
Knuckles misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Knuckles to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bronze Bomber Chai!
A very excited looking Bronze Bomber Chai 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. |
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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gautier moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Gautier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gautier takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Gautier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gautier square on the jaw! Damn, Gautier is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Knuckles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Knuckles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simmer. Simmer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Knuckles does no damage.
Knuckles works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Simmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmer takes one to the chin there.
Simmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Knuckles.
Jab from Knuckles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Simmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles drops Simmer with a straight right hand, right on the button! Knuckles follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Knuckles!
A victorious Brick Knuckles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Charlie Simmer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time go home, I guess. '. |
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Event:
Bum Two
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Knuckles misses with a series of wild punches.
Somchai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles darts in trying to clinch
and Somchai counters with a series of strikes. Knuckles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somchai throws a nice looking combination but Knuckles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Knuckles clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Knuckles gets control of Somchai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knuckles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knuckles is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Somchai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Somchai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knuckles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knuckles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Knuckles being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a triangle but Somchai pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Knuckles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Somchai defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knuckles pulls Somchai in close to prevent any damage.
Knuckles is looking to sweep but instead, Somchai has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Somchai is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Awut Somchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Somchai 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Awut Somchai!
A victorious Awut Somchai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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