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Event:
hardcore mma battle night 5
Date: Nov 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Whitewall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitewall tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Whitewall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Whitewall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whitewall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Whitewall wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Knight is trying to control Whitewall's posture but Whitewall avoids it. #T1#
Knight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Whitewall's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Whitewall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight stops Whitewall from passing to mount.
Whitewall cracks Knight with a big elbow.
Whitewall postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Whitewall looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knight is avoiding damage well.
Whitewall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Whitewall.#T2#
Whitewall cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitewall pulls his head out easily.
Whitewall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitewall wants to pass to mount but Knight is defending the position. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight trying to control but Whitewall postures up.
Whitewall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whitewall trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitewall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whitewall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Whitewall defends easily.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Whitewall from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Whitewall defends it easily.
#T4#
Knight looking to control.
Whitewall trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Whitewall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whitewall throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Whitewall with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitewall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitewall passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knight trying to control but Whitewall postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Play Whitewall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitewall is defended easily by Knight.
Knight dives in and grabs Whitewall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whitewall pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitewall but Whitewall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Whitewall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Play Whitewall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Knight.
Knight wants to improve his position but Whitewall is controlling well.
Whitewall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitewall winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whitewall working the head and body with strikes.
Whitewall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knight wants to control but Whitewall is keeping busy.
#T1#
Whitewall moves into full mount! Knight won't be happy about that!
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Whitewall has a good base and remains in mount.
Knight bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knight wanted to stand there but Whitewall had control of the position. #SUB2#
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Whitewall dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Whitewall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitewall is aware though and is defending well.
Whitewall lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Whitewall lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Knight has an active guard here but Whitewall has managed to pass into half guard.
Whitewall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whitewall drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Whitewall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitewall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitewall stands up over Knight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whitewall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2#
Knight has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Whitewall doesn't defend quickly enough and Knight has managed to lock this one up! Can Whitewall escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Knight on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Knight! |
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Event:
Hardcore MMA Fight Night
Date: Oct 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.#TD#
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Knight has an Americana. Riley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Knight is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Knight hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rob Knight!
Rob Knight retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
Hardcore MMA: battle night 3
Date: Sep 10, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Whitewall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Whitewall getting side control.
Knight gets back to full guard.
Whitewall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitewall defends well.#SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitewall defends well.
Whitewall pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whitewall working the head and body with strikes.
Whitewall is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now. #T1##SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Whitewall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitewall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitewall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitewall works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Whitewall stands up over Knight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitewall is stalling in the full guard.
Whitewall chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitewall is aware though and is defending well.
Whitewall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whitewall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitewall trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitewall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Whitewall with a nice head shot there.
Whitewall scoring with some ground and pound.
Whitewall postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Whitewall lands a couple of digs.
Whitewall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Knight has his foot on Whitewall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitewall works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitewall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitewall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Knight has his foot on Whitewall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitewall works his way back into a safe position though.
Knight keeping full guard, as Whitewall tries to pass.
Whitewall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitewall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Whitewall trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitewall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Knight has his foot on Whitewall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitewall works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitewall trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitewall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whitewall is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Play Whitewall will probably get the nod.
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#
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Whitewall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Whitewall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitewall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whitewall off to one side.
Whitewall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitewall lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitewall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Whitewall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitewall throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Whitewall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whitewall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whitewall is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whitewall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Whitewall working over Knight with some ground and pound. Knight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitewall lands with a punch from half guard.
Knight tries to roll over but Whitewall keeps him under control.
Whitewall is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whitewall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Whitewall sits in half guard.
Knight trying to control but Whitewall postures up.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Whitewall in his half guard. #T2#
Whitewall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitewall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Whitewall there.
Whitewall is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Knight is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whitewall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Whitewall has control of the leg.
Whitewall lands strikes from half guard.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whitewall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitewall scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Knight has his foot on Whitewall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitewall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whitewall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whitewall connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitewall works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Whitewall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitewall with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Whitewall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitewall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitewall wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Whitewall is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitewall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitewall defends well.#SUB#
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitewall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whitewall chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Play Whitewall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knight misses with a right hand
and Whitewall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Whitewall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whitewall lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitewall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitewall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitewall postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Whitewall doesn't defend quickly enough and Knight has managed to lock this one up! Can Whitewall escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Knight on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Knight!
Rob Knight is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
hardcore mma: showcase 2
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Garcia misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Knight looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
Garcia is not going to allow Knight to sit and survive in this position.
Knight is really stuck here.
#T1#
Garcia missing with strikes.
Knight is trying to break free.
Knight trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him.
Knight tries to break free.
Knight is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Knight keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knight wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free.
Garcia punches Knight on the ear.
Knight has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Garcia.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Garcia. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Garcia misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Garcia cracks Knight with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Knight from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Garcia punches the canvas rather than the man.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but Knight is staying busy.
Knight tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knight?
Garcia 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.
Knight tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knight wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Knight wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
Garcia tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Knight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Knight wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.#SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Knight is tightening it up a little... Garcia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garcia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garcia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rob Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight avoids the head kick by Taylor.
#TD#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knight has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Knight steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Knight feints and as Snow raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Knight thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Snow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into side control.
Snow tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Snow can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Knight has hold of Snow's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Snow seems comfortable defending it but Knight has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Snow is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Snow is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Knight couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
Magomedov is not content to let Knight control the position. #SUB#
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Knight has hold of Magomedov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Magomedov seems comfortable defending it but Knight has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Magomedov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Magomedov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Knight couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rob Knight! |
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