Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
Moru tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Moru catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Moru.
Knight is looking to chop away at Moru's legs.
Knight tests Moru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Moru scores with a hook.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knight. #TD#
Knight jumps guard and drags Moru to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Moru is looking to stand up but Knight won't let him.
Moru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moru stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.#T1#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Moru from standing up.
Moru won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Moru misses with a knee strike.
Moru missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moru thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Moru scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru scores with a jab.
Knight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Knight forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
Moru utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knight slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Moru manages to break the clinch.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Moru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Knight blocks an elbow strike from Moru. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moru looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Moru throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.
Knight throws a leg kick but Moru checks it.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Moru is just out of range.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Moru throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight throws a hook but Moru blocks it.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Nice elbow from Moru.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moru gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Knight pulls guard effortlessly.
Moru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moru wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knight pulls Moru in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
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#
Moru moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moru misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Moru throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
Moru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. #TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Knight has Moru pulled in close to control his posture.
Moru wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position. #T1#
Knight is controlling Moru's posture.#SU2#
Moru stands up from Knight's guard - Moru perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Knight throws a right hand that Moru ducks under and follows up with a left that Moru also avoids with ease.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moru manages to avoid it.
A combination from Moru does no damage.
Shovel Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Moru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Moru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moru tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Moru misses with a body kick.
Knight 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.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Moru misses with a double jab.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Moru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Moru. Moru maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Moru can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Ma Moru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moru has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Moru misses with some punches.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Moru.
Moru throws an elbow but it misses.
Moru landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moru trying to land knees to the body.
Moru goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Knight decides to pull guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moru postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Moru won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight pulls Moru in close to prevent any damage.
Knight trying to control the position.
Moru tries to stand but Knight is controlling from the bottom.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Moru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moru slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moru tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Moru defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Moru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru misses the jab.
Moru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Moru gets a clinch.
Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knight blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moru struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands. #TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knight has his hands on Moru's head, controlling the position.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moru wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight pulls Moru in close to his closed guard and prevents Moru from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moru trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T1#
Moru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knight's guard.
Moru trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moru lands a head shot.
Knight throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moru checks the leg kick.#CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Moru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moru tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moru. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A low kick from Knight misses
and Moru counters with a left to the body.
Moru throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moru smiles and moves away.
Knight blocks a head kick by Moru.
Moru misses with a hook #CL#
and Knight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moru tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight tries to pull guard but Moru won't allow it.
Moru slows down the pace here.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight blocks a body shot from Moru.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Knight pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Moru wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shovel Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Moru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight won't allow Moru to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Moru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight advances to half guard. #T4#
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Moru is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Knight has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Knight controlling from mount.

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 Shovel Knight.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shovel Knight!
Our winner, Shovel Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ma Moru was interviewed post fight and said 'CHAMBA'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2018

#R1#
Knight cracks a nice hook into Hewitt's ribs.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Hewitt counters with a nice body shot.
Hewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Paul Hewitt has been cut.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hewitt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Hewitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
Hewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hewitt fails to land. #TD#
Knight jumps guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hewitt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hewitt has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight controlling Hewitt's posture.
Hewitt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Hewitt trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hewitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight prevents Hewitt from getting back to his feet.
Hewitt 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.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Hewitt is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
Knight wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.
Knight 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight tests Hewitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Hewitt has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Shovel Knight has been cut.#T4#
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hewitt misses with some punches.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hewitt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Hewitt won't allow it.
Hewitt misses with the head strike.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
Hewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries to pull guard but Hewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hewitt tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hewitt to the ground. Hewitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hewitt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Hewitt.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Hewitt shows good takedown defense.
Knight cracks Hewitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hewitt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Hewitt lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Hewitt lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Knight - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hewitt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hewitt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2018

#R1#
Lamalmar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lamalmar scores with a body shot.
Lamalmar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leeroy Lamalmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamalmar misses the jab.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Lamalmar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamalmar connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lamalmar lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamalmar lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
Lamalmar 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.
Lamalmar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamalmar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamalmar throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamalmar.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knight! #T1#
Lamalmar misses the jab.
As Lamalmar tries to get set, Knight tries to push him back and clinch up but Lamalmar manages to avoid the attempt.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamalmar throws out the jab.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Lamalmar moved away.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamalmar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamalmar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Lamalmar tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight avoids the body shot from Lamalmar.
Leeroy Lamalmar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight walks straight into a right hand from Lamalmar - that's dropped him! Lamalmar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Knight from any more punishment! Knight complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leeroy Lamalmar!
An out of breath Leeroy Lamalmar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Knight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blaze wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaze checks a leg kick.
Blaze defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight throws a low kick but Blaze moves out of range easily.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
As Knight backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaze in the body.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Blaze gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Knight advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blaze is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Blaze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blaze avoids the body shot from Knight. #T3#
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Blaze's belly button to the back.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaze circles away.
Blaze only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blaze.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Blaze's defenses. #T4#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze throws a counter combo.
Knight wants to slow Blaze down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Nice cross by Knight.
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!
Blaze moves away from the strike by Knight.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knight goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze stalks Knight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knight's face. Knight staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
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#
Knight scores with a head kick. Blaze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blaze fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Jab by Knight.
Knight misses with a combination
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Blaze throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaze manages to circle out of the way.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Blaze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Blaze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaze under the eye.
Blaze dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Blaze works the jab nicely.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.#T2#
Blaze is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Blaze to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Blaze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight stands and throws Blaze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Knight tries for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Blaze is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaze is being controlled here.
Blaze is not content to let Knight control the position.
Blaze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to free his trapped foot but Blaze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
Knight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blaze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaze 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 trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blaze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blaze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santana Blaze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Blaze. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Knight tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaze swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shovel Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shovel Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Knight misses
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Knight.
A punch combination from Knight misses.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Knight 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.
Blaze lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Blaze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaze misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaze thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Knight staying out of range there.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Knight misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaze's waist but Blaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Blaze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Knight tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
As Knight backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight walks into a left hand.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze. #T4#
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight tries to counter by clinching up but Blaze breaks away and moves out of range.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Blaze tries to get set, Knight tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaze manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Blaze.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight looks up at the clock. Bad move! Blaze lands a right hand from hell, dropping Knight. Blaze pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santana Blaze!
During a confident post fight interview, Santana Blaze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 64 Beezow vs Clifton
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Knight fights it but they end up in 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.#SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Knight trying to control the position.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Fighting Systems inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knight wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov 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 Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov working over Knight with some ground and pound. Knight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Kersikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Kersikov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Knight! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kersikov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
A very excited looking Boyko Kersikov 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.

Event: MMMA 90 Take Vs Moors
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Cartwright's leg but Cartwright calmly moves out of range.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight closes the distance but Cartwright moves to the side
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Cartwright.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Cartwright shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Cartwright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight lands with a cross.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Cartwright has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Knight won't allow it.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a body punch. #T2#
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Knight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cartwright misses with some punches.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Knight lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Knight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight jabs at Cartwright's body.
Knight wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt.
Cartwright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Cartwright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Knight forces Cartwright back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cartwright has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cartwright looks winded!
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight looks to clinch
and Cartwright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4##CL#
Knight moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight works on Cartwright's body with a couple of short punches.
Knight stalling the fight. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cartwright's knee momentarily.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Cartwright looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Cartwright just gets out of the way.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
An out of breath Shovel Knight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Mistry looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Mistry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mistry misses with a looping left.
Mistry lands a nice looking body shot.
Mistry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Mistry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mistry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mistry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knight dives in and grabs Mistry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mistry pushes down on Knight's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Mistry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mistry. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Mistry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow. #T1#
Mistry tries to break the clinch but Knight is controlling the position.
Mistry being controlled against the cage.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mistry is stalling here.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mistry backwards.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Mistry controls his hands.
Mistry is looking to control Knight's arms but Knight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mistry has his back to the cage.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Mistry is looking to break free of the clinch but Knight has double underhooks.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mistry backwards.
Knight works on Mistry's body with a couple of short punches.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mistry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight stalling.
Knight keeps control of Mistry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mistry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Knight.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight is pushing Mistry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mistry trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mistry into the cage.#T3#
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knight is stalling here.
A short left from Knight.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Mistry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight lands with a right to the head.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight is leaning against Mistry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Mistry.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Mistry tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Knight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Mistry backwards.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Mistry.
Mistry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shovel Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Mistry is looking to clinch.
Shovel Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight throws a hook but Mistry blocks it.#CL#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shovel Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mistry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mistry trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Mistry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight lands a body punch.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mistry backwards.
Knight letting Mistry take a breather here.#T1#
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Mistry avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knight stalls.
Knight gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mistry.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mistry wants to stall.
Knight stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mistry trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Knight pushes Mistry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knight pushes Mistry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Knight.
Knight avoiding damage.
Knight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mistry up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shovel Knight.
Knight wants to clinch.#CL#
Knight pushes Mistry up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mistry can do to turn this around?#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Mistry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Mistry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mistry. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mistry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mistrys head.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Mistry's head.
Mistry is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Mistry into the cage.#T4#
Knight digs a right hand underneath Mistry's ribcage. Mistry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mistry is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Knight lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mistry throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight cracks Mistry with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
Knight throws a jab when Mistry was well out of range.#CL#
Knight rushes Mistry and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knight pushes Mistry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mistry working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Mistry wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mistry backwards.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Mistry is rocked!
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Mistry. #T1#
Mistry is trying to maintain a safe position but Knight gets an underhook and turns Mistry into the cage.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mistry is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Mistry stalls.
Mistry is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knight.
Mistry seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
Mistry stalling against the cage.
Mistry tries to break free but Knight pushes him back against the cage.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight is pushing Mistry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Mistry tries to tie him up.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Knight.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shovel Knight.
Mistry scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3##CL#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Mistry tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mistry wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight tries a body shot but Mistry blocks it.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mistry backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Knight lands a left hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight drops Mistry with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Mistry is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shovel Knight!
A relieved looking Shovel Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMMA 84 Kelly Vs Kocur
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Pozar shoots in.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Pozar is predictable there
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Pozar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pozar.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
Pozar fails with the takedown.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pozar Pozar.
A right-left combo lands from Knight. #ROC#
Pozar is rocked!#T1#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Knight! Pozar is backing up but he can't get away as Knight lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Pozar and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shovel Knight!
Our winner, Shovel Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Pozar Pozar was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks my sponsors and all my fans!!!'.

Event: MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Tutov blocks a jab.
Tutov looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Tutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight tries to clinch but Tutov is having none of it.
Tutov feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight tries to move into range but Tutov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tutov moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Tutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tutov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tutov tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tutov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tutov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutov 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.#T1#
Tutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Tutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard.
Knight is staying active underneath Tutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Tutov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Tutov has control of the leg.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Tutov sits in half guard.
Tutov stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Tutov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tutov 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tutov misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Tutov scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Knight has Tutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Tutov looking for a takedown.
Tutov wants a takedown.
Tutov wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Tutov tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Tutov back against the cage.
Tutov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Tutov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Tutov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutov on the side of the head.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Tutov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shovel Knight has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov dances in with a quick combination. Knight is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tutov snaps Knight's head back. Knight stumbles backwards against the cage. Tutov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Knight's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Knight just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Tutov!
An out of breath Andrey Tutov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Knight unleashes a big counter combination but DeBramalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
DeBramalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeBramalo misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo blocks a body shot from Knight.
DeBramalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
DeBramalo blocking some punches.
DeBramalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
DeBramalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight has DeBramalo pressed against the cage, preventing DeBramalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight misses with a body punch. #T1#
DeBramalo avoiding damage.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeBramalo is trying to break the clinch but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeBramalo up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Knight tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
DeBramalo is trying to force a seperation but Knight has the dominant position.#BC#
DeBramalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thibs Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
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!
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Knight avoided it.
DeBramalo misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeBramalo throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that misses.
Knight cracks DeBramalo with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBramalo controls his hands.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo letting Knight take a breather here.#T3#
DeBramalo is trying to break free.
Knight cracks DeBramalo with a nice body shot.#BC#
DeBramalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight drops his hands momentarily and DeBramalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Knight dips to his left and cracks DeBramalo with an uppercut!
DeBramalo throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Knight is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shovel Knight has been cut.
Knight is holding his hands too far apart here. DeBramalo throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Knight is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin DeBramalo!
After the fight, Quentin DeBramalo 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.

Event: MMMA 68 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harrass's head backwards.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Knight rushes Harrass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harrass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knight.
Harrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrass wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Harrass.
Harrass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Harrass tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.#T1#
Harrass is trying to stall.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrass slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrass.
Harrass scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
The referee calls for Knight to work.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrass misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Harrass prevents a body shot from Knight. #TD2#
Harrass tightens his grip and picks Knight up, before dumping him to the ground. Knight manages to land in guard.
Knight has control of Harrass's left arm, preventing Harrass from doing any damage.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight is trying to control the position but Harrass postures up.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
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!
Knight managing to control the position. #T3#
Harrass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrass throwing strikes but missing.
Harrass trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight throws a head kick that Harrass semi-blocks.
Harrass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight throws a low kick but Harrass moves out of range easily.
Harrass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Harrass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Harrass as he checks the leg kick.
Harrass flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away.
Harrass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Knight lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Harrass can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Knight and Harrass drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Knight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 61 Legstrong vs Vurny
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spanked. That did some damage!
Knight takes one on the button.
Spanked fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight pushes Spanked back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spanked misses with a punch to the body.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanked creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Spanked really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spanked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanked working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight. #T1#
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanked creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knight.
Spanked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Spanked struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight lands a right hand.
Spanked prevents a body shot from Knight.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Knight lands a left hand.
Spanked misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanked tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight stalls.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spanked lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spanked misses with a punch to the body.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight presses Spanked against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spanked digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank.
Knight gets through Spanked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight blocking some punches.
Spanked being controlled against the cage.
Spanked goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knight prevents a body shot from Spanked.
Spanked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Spanked controls the action.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight'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.
Spanked blocking some punches.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanked.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Spanked misses with some punches.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked working aggressively here. #T4#
Knight blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Knight.
Spanked misses with a punch to the body.
Spanked tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight tries to work over Spanked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Spanked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Spanked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
A short right from Knight on the inside.
Spanked tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
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#
Spanked throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Spanked jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Gonna Spanked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knight tries to clinch but Spanked moves out of range.
Spanked was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spanked. That did some damage!
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Spanked sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Spanked up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Spanked.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spanked.
Spanked misses with some punches. #T1#
A short right from Spanked on the inside.
Spanked lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spanked lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Spanked gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spanked.
Spanked lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
A hook to the body from Spanked.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
Knight gets through Spanked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spanked lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spanked working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight gets through Spanked's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight taking a breather.
Spanked can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Spanked lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Spanked finish him?
A short body shot lands from Spanked as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Spanked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spanked.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Knight blocking some punches.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Spanked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanked has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight blocking some punches.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Knight blocking some punches.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Spanked has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanked prevents a body shot from Knight.
Nice body punch from Spanked - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Spanked working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanked has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanked swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Spanked misses with some punches.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked working aggressively here.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanked misses with the head strike.
Spanked throws a head punch that misses.
Knight blocking some punches.
Spanked is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanked lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
A head punch on the inside from Spanked fails to land.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight avoiding damage. #BC2#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Spanked is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spanked backwards.
Spanked's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knight on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonna Spanked dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spanked connects with a single shot there.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Shovel Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Knight clinches up with Spanked and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Knight.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spanked works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spanked misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Spanked throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
A nice left hand lands by Spanked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Knight pushes Spanked back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanked.
Spanked lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spanked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanked misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Spanked is rocked!
Spanked pushes Knight against the cage. Spanked is working some dirty boxing. Spanked pushes off with a quick right hook! Knight goes down! Knight tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spanked moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonna Spanked!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gonna Spanked waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Combate FV: Kuklinsky vs Roman
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Pouko slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Knight swings for the body but Pouko moves out of range.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pouko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pouko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Pouko has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a body shot from Pouko.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Pouko.
Pouko is stalling here.
Knight blocking some punches. #T2#
Pouko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries to stall but Pouko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Pouko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
Pouko has Knight pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Pouko lands with a right to the head.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouko being controlled against the cage.
Pouko struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight blocks a body shot from Pouko. #T4#
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Pouko trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Pouko misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
Pouko is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouko tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pouko moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight lands a high kick!
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pouko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pouko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pouko.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pouko takes one to the side of the head.
Pouko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Pouko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pouko attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Pouko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Pouko circles away.
Knight throws a series of punches but Pouko avoids them all with ease.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight lands with a kick to the temple. Pouko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Pouko lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Pouko attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Knight cracks Pouko with an open hand slap.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight moves out of range as Pouko strikes.
Knight throws a low kick but Pouko moves out of range easily.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Pouko's ribs.
Shovel Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Pouko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pouko. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knight punishes Pouko's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pouko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pouko misses with a double jab.
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Pouko. Beautiful body shot.
Knight misses with a combination #TD#
and Pouko counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
Knight is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.#T3#
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight pulls Pouko in close to prevent any damage.
Pouko trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Pouko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouko was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Pouko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pouko needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shovel Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Pouko misses.
Knight clobbers Pouko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pouko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouko misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knight. That's going to slow Pouko down.
Pouko takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Pouko throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight takes a swing at Pouko's ribcage but misses.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
Knight tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Knight throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Sloppy strikes there by Pouko.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pouko working away.#T2#
Knight controls the position for a moment.
A lull in the action here as Pouko stalls from top position.
Knight trying his best to control but Pouko has mounted him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko dominating with strikes here.
Pouko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pouko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pouko trying to control but Knight is having none of it. #T3#
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouko lands a nice shot to the head.
Knight wants to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Knight is looking to improve his position but Pouko isn't that keen on the idea.
Knight is still trying to improve position.
Pouko controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Pouko has a good base and remains in mount.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Pouko connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pouko! Knight is hurt baaadly! Pouko is firing away with more strikes - Knight is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Touko Pouko!

Event: C26: Antonio vs Slice
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ohchooto.
Knight jabs at Ohchooto's body.
Ohchooto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ohchooto misses with a looping right.
Knight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ohchooto.
Knight misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ohchooto. Ohchooto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohchooto swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
A head kick misses from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight avoids the body shot from Ohchooto.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ohchooto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohchooto lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range. #T1#
Knight looks to land a body kick but Ohchooto moved away.
Ohchooto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Ohchooto scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight tries to counter with a clinch but Ohchooto shakes him off and moves away.
Knight scores with a hook.
Knight misses with a body shot
and Ohchooto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohchooto lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Ohchooto moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ohchooto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ohchooto checks the leg kick.
Ohchooto with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knight backs up against the cage.
Ohchooto throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Ohchooto scores with a kick to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knight has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ohchooto scores with a kick to the body.
Ohchooto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Knight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ohchooto is out of range and Knight settles back down.
Knight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight is looking to clinch but Ohchooto is avoiding it.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Ohchooto's leg but Ohchooto calmly moves out of range.
Ohchooto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
Ohchooto connects with a body shot.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ohchooto.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Ohchooto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Ohchooto sets himself, and Knight steps forward looking for the clinch! Ohchooto avoids it this time.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Ohchooto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohchooto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Knight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
Ohchooto moves into the clinch.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight blocking some punches.
Ohchooto throws a head punch that misses.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohchooto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Ohchooto lands a nice uppercut.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight working aggressively here.
I was talking to Ohchooto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Knight blocking some punches.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Knight avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
Ohchooto looking to throw knees to the head but Knight is blocking nicely.
Ohchooto has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohchooto misses with a knee strike.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Ohchooto misses with a knee to the head.
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Ohchooto's head.
Ohchooto trying to land knees to the body.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
Ohchooto missing with knees to the body.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Ohchooto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ohchooto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ohchooto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Knight tries to clinch but Ohchooto is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ohchooto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ohchooto moves away.
Ohchooto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knight just manages to avoid it.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Ohchooto #CL2#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Ohchooto throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto lands with a right to the head.
Knight stalls.
Ohchooto being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Knight's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohchooto.
Ohchooto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ohchooto pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Ohchooto finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Ohchooto lands a big elbow that drops Knight! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Knight is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Ohchooto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moses Ohchooto waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knight.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Knight has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. #T1#
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Knight tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Knight misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T2#
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Knight stalls.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Knight prevents a body shot from Jones.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Knight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Jones.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head. #T4#
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight has Jones pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight wants to stall.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Knight.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight slips under a jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Knight 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.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Knight is predictable there
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight glances at the clock... BAM! Jones nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Knight crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Knight is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik Jones!
Malik Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: C11: Baker vs Ashton
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Lowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowe throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
A big right from Knight misses.
Lowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Lowe.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Lowe throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
As Lowe tries to get set, Knight tries to push him back and clinch up but Lowe manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily. #T1#
A combination from Knight does no damage.
A jab from Knight does it's job there.
Lowe scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight jabs Lowe right on the nose. Lowe blinks but takes it well.
Knight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Lowe is rocked!
Lowe 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.
Lowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.
Lowe throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Lowe seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Knight throws a right hand that Lowe ducks under and follows up with a left that Lowe also avoids with ease.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight blocks the body kick.
Lowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lowe!
Lowe lands an overhand right.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Knight.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Lowe.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lowe misses with a series of wild punches.
Knight throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Knight misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Knight staying out of range there.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lowe throws a head kick that Knight semi-blocks.
Lowe feints a jab promting Knight to slip. Lowe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knight in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Knight blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lowe scores with a leg kick.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Lowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Lowe moves his leg out of the way.
Lowe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knight. That's going to slow Lowe down.
Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Knight.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Lowe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lowe checks the leg kick.
Lowe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick from Lowe lands but Knight takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight stalks Lowe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lowe's face. Lowe staggers backwards, shaken.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight backing away here, and Lowe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Lowe manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe'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#
Lowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowe.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
It seemed like Lowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Knight forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Lowe misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.#T1#
Nice body punch from Knight.
Lowe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lowe throws out a powerful jab.
Lowe lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Knight misses with the combination.
Lowe throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knight throws a leg kick but Lowe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lowe, right into the meat.
Knight stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lowe checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight lands the left hand.#T2##CL#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Knight avoiding damage.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Lowe.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action. #T3#
Knight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Lowe.
Lowe working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
Lowe is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands a body punch.
Lowe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Lowe digs a right hand into Knight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knight's gas tank. #T4#
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe is working Knight over against the cage.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Lowe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Lowe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Lowe manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowe misses the target.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
Lowe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Lowe throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Knight walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Lowe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Knight's jaw. Knight's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Lowe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Lowe!
Our winner, Mike Lowe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Combate 5: Orgulho
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Knight forces Darrow back against the cage and clinches.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Darrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Knight has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Darrow tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Darrow controls his hands.
Darrow misses with some punches.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Knight pushes Darrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knight. #T1#
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Darrow.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Darrow controls the action.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight feints and then cracks Darrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darrow down.
Darrow scores with a jab.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Knight blocks the leg kick.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight stalks Darrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Darrow's face. Darrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darrow.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Darrow moves his leg out of the way.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
Balfour Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Knight gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Darrow is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: USFC 153
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Knight misses with a double jab.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knight.
Miller scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Knight forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Miller.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller 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.
A big right from Miller misses.
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Knight has managed to clinch. #T1#
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller misses with some punches.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Miller tightens his grip and picks Knight up, before dumping him to the ground. Knight manages to land in guard.
Knight pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Knight 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.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miller is controlling him.
Miller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Knight is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller misses with a body shot
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight throws a fast counter high kick but Miller manages to duck under it in time.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Knight improves position.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Knight.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller wants a takedown.
Knight pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight is struggling to control the position.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Knight.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight lands a left hand.
Miller stalling the fight.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller working aggressively here.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller blocking some punches.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight misses with the combination.
Shovel Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knight.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Knight lands a front kick.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Miller slips under a jab from Knight.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Knight counters with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Knight takes one on the button.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Knight cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miller moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Knight swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knight. #ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
Miller is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miller in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Knight scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knight.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Knight lands a left hand.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller prevents a body shot from Knight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Miller looking to stall. #T4#
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Knight is working Miller over against the cage.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller is trying to stall.
Knight blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Knight stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Miller is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Knight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knight's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Shovel Knight has been cut.
A short right from Knight. #T2#
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knight has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knight works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.#T4#
Knight lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Miller has clasped his hands together around Knight's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shovel Knight's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Miller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.
Miller wants to clinch.
Knight tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.#T1##TD#
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Knight can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Knight looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miller working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller looking to control but Knight passes into half guard.
Knight content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Miller looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Miller wants to sweep but Knight has passed to side control!
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Miller wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Knight is looking to stand but Miller has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knight takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Miller is trying to break free.
Knight is riding his opponent, not letting Miller buck him off.
Knight is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight gets his hands free as Miller looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight is the new bantamweight champion!
Shovel Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinaglabanan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pinaglabanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Pinaglabanan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinaglabanan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Pinaglabanan has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinaglabanan is just content to waste time from the top position. Knight takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Pinaglabanan blocks a low kick nicely.
Knight with a hook.
Pinaglabanan slips a jab from Knight.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinaglabanan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like John Pinaglabanan has been cut.#TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Pinaglabanan getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinaglabanan is working away from the top position though.
Pinaglabanan slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knight trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Pinaglabanan pushes his legs off easily.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Pinaglabanan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Knight has an active guard here but Pinaglabanan has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight is staying active underneath Pinaglabanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Pinaglabanan sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pinaglabanan 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 Pinaglabanan off to one side.
We've been told by Pinaglabanan's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Pinaglabanan pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pinaglabanan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to improve his position but Pinaglabanan is controlling well.
Knight wants to control but Pinaglabanan is keeping busy.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Pinaglabanan lands strikes from half guard.
Pinaglabanan stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight trying to control but Pinaglabanan postures up.
Knight keeping hold of Pinaglabanan's head, controlling as best he can.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinaglabanan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pinaglabanan lands a nice short elbow.
Pinaglabanan misses with a head shot. Knight uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pinaglabanan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight wants to stand up but Pinaglabanan is controlling him.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinaglabanan is one step ahead there.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pinaglabanan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinaglabanan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinaglabanan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pulls Pinaglabanan in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinaglabanan landing with the ground and pound.
Knight is trying to keep Pinaglabanan in close. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinaglabanan dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Pinaglabanan's head and hops out.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinaglabanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shovel Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Pinaglabanan'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinaglabanan shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pinaglabanan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pinaglabanan's best efforts.
Pinaglabanan with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinaglabanan's guard. #REVB#
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but instead Knight has moved into half guard.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Knight is thwarting Pinaglabanan's attempts to control the position.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pinaglabanan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Pinaglabanan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan has his hands clasped together around Knight's back. He's all about the action.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pinaglabanan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
John Pinaglabanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to stand up but Pinaglabanan is controlling the position.
Pinaglabanan is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinaglabanan avoid being mounted?
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan keeping hold of Knight's head, controlling as best he can.
Pinaglabanan is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pinaglabanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.#CL2#
Pinaglabanan tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinaglabanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knight walks away with a smile on his face. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinaglabanan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Pinaglabanan saw that one coming.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinaglabanan fails with the takedown.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Knight lands with a cross.
Pinaglabanan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight cracks Pinaglabanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Pinaglabanan in the body.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinaglabanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
After winning the bout, Shovel Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GKNY 114 - Knight vs Wills
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Wills looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight wants to stall.
Wills scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knight lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wills has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Wills manages to break the clinch.
Wills ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Wills is looking to score with low kicks.
Wills lands a jab to the head.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Wills checks the leg kick.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills misses with a looping right.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wills scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Shovel Knight has been cut.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Wills is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick by Knight misses
enabling Wills to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight trying to stall but Wills improves his position.
Wills misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knight has Wills pressed against the ropes.
Wills tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Knight digs a right hand into Wills's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wills's gas tank.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills blocking some punches.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight prevents a body shot from Wills.
Wills lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wills wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Wills working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Wills's ribcage. Wills let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries to stall but Wills uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wills blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills wants to get back to striking at distance but Knight won't allow it.
Wills is trying to pull guard but Knight turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Wills.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Wills swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight pressing his opponent against the ropes. #TD2#
Wills 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.
Wills keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Wills working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Wills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight controlling from the top position.
Knight tries to stand but Wills is controlling from the bottom.
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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills moves away.
Wills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wills counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shovel Knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Knight rushes Wills and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knight blocks a body shot from Wills.
Wills tries to pull guard but Knight forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#BC2#
Wills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight misses with a head kick.
A big right from Wills misses.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Knight.#CL2#
Wills fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knight has Wills pressed against the ropes.
Wills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Wills tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the ropes.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Wills.
Knight pushes Wills back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Knight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wills is trying to pull guard but Knight turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Wills.
Wills tries to pull guard but Knight won't allow it.
A short right from Knight.
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wills is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wills.
Knight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wills fails to pull guard.
A short right from Knight.
Wills jumps guard but Knight stands there with Wills around his waist. Wills gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wills working aggressively here.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wills jumps guard but Knight stands there with Wills around his waist. Wills gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T2#
Wills blocking some punches.
Wills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
Wills lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Wills gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Knight is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Wills!
Wilson Wills bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 410
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Coxall doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Coxall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coxall 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 Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight tries to counter by clinching up but Coxall breaks away and moves out of range.
Coxall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Coxall connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coxall, right into the meat.
Coxall throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coxall circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coxall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coxall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight lands a head shot.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Knight catches Coxall right on the button with a cross.
Coxall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight throws a series of punches but Coxall avoids them all with ease.
Coxall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts. #T1#
Knight checks a low kick from Coxall.
Knight lands with a straight right. Coxall didn't see that one coming.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Coxall moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coxall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knight throws a head kick but Coxall moves out of range.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight wants to clinch up but Coxall keeps it at a distance.
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Coxall throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Coxall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coxall avoids the head kick by Knight.
Coxall checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Coxall clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight blocks a body shot from Coxall.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Coxall stalling. #T2#
Coxall throws an elbow that misses.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight cracks Coxall with a nice body shot.
Knight working aggressively here.
Coxall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coxall tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Coxall back against the cage.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
A short uppercut from Coxall.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Coxall avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight has Coxall pressed against the cage.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Coxall backwards.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Coxall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coxall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Coxall from controlling successfully.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Knight controls Coxall momentarily but Coxall frees himself.
Coxall slips nicely into half guard.
Coxall uses his free foot to push down on Knight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knight.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coxall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape. #T4#
Coxall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coxall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Knight because Coxall loaded up on that one.
Knight is trying to escape the mount.
Coxall fails to advance to Knight's back.
Knight regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coxall.
Coxall connects with a high kick.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Coxall swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knight avoids the body shot from Coxall.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Coxall.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Coxall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coxall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coxall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coxall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Shovel Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Coxall is looking to land body kicks.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coxall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Coxall scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coxall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coxall checks the leg kick.#T1#
Coxall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coxall at a distance.
Coxall lands the left hand.
Coxall dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Coxall.
Coxall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Coxall moves out of range easily.
A jab from Coxall does it's job there.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coxall misses with a low kick.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coxall.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Coxall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coxall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knight up against the cage.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Coxall.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coxall has Knight pressed against the cage.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight blocks a body shot from Coxall.
Knight scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Knight blocks a body shot from Coxall.
Coxall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coxall misses with a punch to the body.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coxall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
Coxall fails to pull guard.
Coxall struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight controlling the action here for a moment.
Coxall fails to pull guard.
Coxall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Shovel Knight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coxall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Coxall.
Coxall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.#T4#
Coxall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coxall finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
Knight misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Coxall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coxall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Coxall is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alex Coxall has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coxall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Coxall is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Coxall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Coxall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coxall seems to have recovered his senses.
Coxall closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Knight out cold! Knight corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Coxall!

Event: CFC 404 TOKYO
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Futter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight looks to land a combination but Futter avoids it well.
Futter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Futter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futter misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter staying out of range there.
Futter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Futter pushes him off.#CL2#
Knight clinches.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Knight taking a breather.#TD2#
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight keeping full guard, as Futter tries to pass. #SUB2#
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight is wriggling around but Futter manages to pass to half guard.
Futter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Futter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Futter looking for a submission but Knight manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Futter looking to pass the guard.
Futter postures up.
Futter wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight wants to stand but Futter is controlling the position.
Futter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Futter wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight wants to stand but Futter is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Futter.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Futter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Futter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Futter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.#T4#
That kick from Knight tenderised Futter's leg. Futter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight stuns Futter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futter scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Futter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Futter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Futter slips a straight right by Knight.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight lands with a straight right. Futter didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Knight does no damage. #CL2#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Futter controls the action.
Futter wants a takedown.
Futter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight gets through Futter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight dominated that round.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futter.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Futter does it's job there.
Futter dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Futter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Futter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futter goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
As Futter backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Futter manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Futter shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight punishes Futter's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Futter.
Futter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Knight is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Futter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Futter. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight swings for the body but Futter moves out of range.
Futter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight wants to counter the offense by Futter and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Futter.
Futter misses with a wild body shot.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Shovel Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Futter off balance momentarily.#T2#
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Futter's head back.
Futter takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
Futter dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Futter's head and hops out.
Knight misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Knight.
Futter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Futter momentarily.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Futter's head backwards.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Knight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Futter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Futter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Knight. #T3#
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Futter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Futter is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Futter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Futter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Futter somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Futter shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Futter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Futter getting side control.#ES2#
Knight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Futter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shovel Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Good body shot from Knight. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Futter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight taking a breather.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Futter tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Futter's elbow.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Futter's ribcage. Futter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Buck Futter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Futter.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Futter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Futter backwards. #T3#
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Futter.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight tries a body shot but Futter blocks it. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Futter.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Futter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Futter misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
Our winner, Shovel Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 397
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
A solid body kick from Knight.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Falcao misses with a straight left.
Falcao cracks the inside of Knight's front leg.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Falcao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight lands a jab-cross combination.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Falcao misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch.
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Falcao prevents a body shot from Knight.
Knight misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Knight. #BC2#
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab. #T1#
Falcao throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Falcao wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcao misses with a straight left.
Knight tries to counter by clinching up but Falcao breaks away and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcao, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
Knight lands with a straight right. Falcao didn't see that one coming.
Knight swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knight.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Knight lands a head kick!
Knight throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Knight misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcao.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Falcao.
Knight throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side.
Falcao scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Falcao's defenses.
Knight misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Falcao feints a counter leg kick.
Falcao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcao scores with a nice body kick.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao scores with a leg kick.
Falcao throws a low kick, looking for Knight's leg but Knight calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Knight digs a good hook to Falcao's body.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knight if he has to take too many more of those.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight works over Falcao's head and body with a nice combination.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcao.
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!
Falcao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falcao. Falcao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Falcao.
Falcao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Knight tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it.
Falcao delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Knight does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcao on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Falcao scores with a punch to the head.
Knight tries to bum rush Falcao with a series of wild strikes but Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight 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#
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight sizes up Falcao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knight defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
Knight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Knight swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Falcao lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
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!
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knight takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Knight misses with a leg kick
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.
Knight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Falcao misses with an uppercut.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Falcao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Knight scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Falcao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knight throws a head kick that Falcao semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Falcao 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!
Knight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Knight wants to clinch.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falcao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knight doesn't seem bothered though.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Falcao throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Knight counters by clinching up. #T3#
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Falcao controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Knight as the two fighters clinch.
Falcao tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight tries to work over Falcao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight keeps control of Falcao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falcao.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcao lands a big right hand that drops Knight! The killer instinct kicks in and Falcao finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Falcao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Falcao!
Diego Falcao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Krakowiak takes one to the side of the head.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Krakowiak counters with a good low kick that Knight was not able to check.
Nice jab there from Krakowiak. #CUT#
It looks like Shovel Knight has been cut.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakowiak was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight looks to land a combination but Krakowiak avoids it well.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Krakowiak counters with a stiff right hand.
Krakowiak throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krakowiak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knight takes a swing at Krakowiak's ribcage but misses.
Krakowiak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Krakowiak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krakowiak. Knight shrugs it off though.
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!#CL2#
Knight has Krakowiak up against the cage in a clinch.
Krakowiak being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Krakowiak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knight blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krakowiak pushes off an throws an elbow but Knight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krakowiak can't break the clinch.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Krakowiak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakowiak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krakowiak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krakowiak has Knight pushed against the cage.
Knight tries a body shot but Krakowiak blocks it. #T2#
Krakowiak misses with some punches.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocking some punches.
Krakowiak blocks a body shot from Knight.
Krakowiak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krakowiak misses with an elbow over the top.
Krakowiak throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Krakowiak controls his hands.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Krakowiak avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Krakowiak lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krakowiak working aggressively here.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowiak finish him?
Krakowiak has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Krakowiak working aggressively here.
Krakowiak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakowiak misses with some punches.
Krakowiak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakowiak misses with some punches. #BC#
Krakowiak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Krakowiak's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krakowiak connects with a stiff jab that staggers Knight - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jacek Krakowiak!
Jacek Krakowiak is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Jacek Krakowiak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Grace. Grace gets slowly back to his feet.
Grace shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Grace 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.
Knight throws a low kick but Grace moves out of range easily.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Grace lands a nice looking body shot.
Grace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Country Grace has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grace.
A low kick from Grace is predictable there #CL#
and Knight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Grace misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Grace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Grace tries to tie him up.
Grace swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Grace blocks an uppercut.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Grace wants to stall.
Knight is leaning against Grace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight 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.
Grace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Grace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Grace controls his hands.
Grace misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Grace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grace blocks the body kick.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grace throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Grace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shovel Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Country Grace.
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!
Grace throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Grace digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Knight pounces like a tiger and cracks Grace with a vicious hook! Grace is down but not out! Knight follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
As Miller looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
Knight takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Knight.
Miller avoids the body shot from Knight.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Knight thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Knight looking to control.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #T1#
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Knight pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Miller is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Miller postures up.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knight holds on and takes a little breather.
Knight keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Knight has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller throws a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.#T4#
Miller blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Miller is dominant here and he's now got Knight's back!
Knight is trying to break free.
Miller lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Knight is trying to stand back up.
Knight grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shovel Knight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Miller shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.#TD2#
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Miller is working to tighten his grip on Knight's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Knight has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Miller is really squeezing tight and eventually Knight passes out! Miller breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller is the new bantamweight champion!
Ken Miller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franklin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franklin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franklin scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Franklin is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Franklin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knight drops Franklin with a huge uppercut! Franklin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shovel Knight! Shovel Knight retains his bantamweight title!
Shovel Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 35: McCarty vs. Skif
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight throws the kick towards the body but Horiguchi avoids it.
A combination from Horiguchi does no damage.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Piston Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi misses the body punch
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Horiguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knight's head.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horiguchi at a distance.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Knight.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Horiguchi sees coming a mile off.
Knight swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horiguchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Knight.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Knight is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Knight checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight thuds his right hand into Horiguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Knight thows a body kick. Horiguchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Horiguchi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Knight instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Knight landing knees to the head.
Knight cracks Horiguchi with a nice body shot.#T4#
Knight blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Knight pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Knight working for a triangle but Horiguchi defends it easily.
Horiguchi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Knight is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Horiguchi frees his head nicely. Oh but Knight has switched to an armbar! Horiguchi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shovel Knight! Shovel Knight retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Shovel Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 38
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight 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 leaning against his opponent.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body. #T1##TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Tsuyoshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Tsuyoshi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tsuyoshi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Tsuyoshi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight is the new bantamweight champion!
Shovel Knight 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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