Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Knight misses.
Soap throws a leg kick #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soap won't be happy with that.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight tries to score with some ground and pound. Soap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Soap defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws an elbow but Soap slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soap is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight throwing strikes but Soap manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Soap decides to stand back up. Soap steps back and let's Knight get back to his feet.
Good shot there by Knight.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soap under the eye.
Knight swings for the body but Soap moves out of range.
Soap swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight prevents Soap from getting back to his feet.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Soap is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soap sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a shot to the body
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soap misses with a left hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soap displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Soap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight moves away from the strike by Soap.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soap.
Soap throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soap throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soap misses with a straight right.
Soap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soap won't be happy with that.
Knight throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Knight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight landing a few strikes.
Knight in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.#T5#
Soap wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knight taking a breather here.
Soap is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soap defending well though.
Knight thows a huge punch but Soap dodges it nicely.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight throws a strike but Soap avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knight wants to control from the top but Soap keeps moving.
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Soap has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Soap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Soap.
Soap lands a right hand.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Soap has double underhooks.
Soap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Soap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Soap as the two fighters clinch. #T7#
Knight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soap is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a nice elbow.
Soap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Soap on the inside. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Soap.
Soap throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.#T8#
Soap misses the jab.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.
Knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soap counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Soap connects with a single shot there.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap counters with a good low kick that Knight was not able to check.
Soap sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Soap drops Knight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knight! Soap dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Soap! Simon Soap retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Simon Soap thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Watts misses with a body shot.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watts misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Watts.
Knight moves away from the strike by Watts.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Watts counters with a nice body shot.
Watts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
A countering left hand to the body from Watts misses.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watts manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Watts misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A left lands for Watts.
Watts looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight moves out of range as Watts strikes.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Watts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Watts.
Watts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watts scores with a body shot.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Watts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Watts throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Watts!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight landing a few strikes.
Knight working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Knight working away.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watts keeps working.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Watts defends.
Watts gets back to half guard.
Watts wants to get back to his feet.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watts is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Knight is nestled in close to Watts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Watts keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Watts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Watts's head.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Watts is working away.
Knight throwing shots but Watts is blocking nicely. #T4#
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight prevents Watts from improving his position.
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Watts's hands, connecting with Watts's forehead.
Watts wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Watts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watts to regain full guard. #T5#
Watts seems keen to control Knight's posture.
Watts wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knight trying to move into half guard but instead Watts has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Knight pulls Watts in close to prevent any damage.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Watts from standing up.
Knight is adopting a defensive guard.
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Watts from standing up. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Watts.#T7#
Watts lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Knight.
Watts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Watts's ribs.
Watts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
A jab from Watts misses.
Muhammad Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watts scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Watts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Watts misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Watts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T8#
Watts throws a body shot but no joy.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Watts avoids it well and moves away.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watts thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knight moves out of range as Watts strikes.
Watts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watts connects with an inside leg kick.
Watts throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knight back to the cage. Watts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Watts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watts misses the jab.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Watts is rocked!#T9#
Knight sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Watts's defenses. It connects perfectly with Watts's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrell Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Yardow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Yardow.#CL2#
Yardow has managed to clinch. #TD#
Knight turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knight manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Knight has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yardow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yardow down.
Yardow gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yardow is trying to stand.
Knight throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yardow because Knight loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yardow taking shots to the head. #T1#
Yardow is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Knight looking to ground and pound but Yardow is blocking nicely.
Knight looking to control but Yardow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet.
Knight working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knight lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yardow hang on?
Yardow is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Knight lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yardow hang on?
The referee warns Yardow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knight lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight is landing with some decent strikes but Yardow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Yardow has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Yardow is rocked!
Knight is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Yardow up.
Yardow is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Yardow covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Knight is landing big shots and Yardow is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Lewis slips a straight right by Knight.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Lewis passes into half guard. #REVB#
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Lewis 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. #T1#
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lewis is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lewis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knight manages to get to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knight holds on and takes a little breather.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Lewis is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight is controlling Lewis's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Lewis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lewis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knight pulls Lewis in to control the position. #T4#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Knight has control of Lewis's left arm, preventing Lewis from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knight's guard.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lewis 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##SUB#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis looking to control. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T7#
Knight engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knight escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Knight passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lewis! #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis gets back to half guard.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard. #SUB#
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Lewis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard! #T9#
Knight stalling.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Lewis is not content to let Knight control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Lewis is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trayvon Lewis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Lewis misses.
A swing and a miss from Lewis.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight misses with the combination.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight misses with a body shot
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Lewis is proving a slippery customer.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet. #T1#
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
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. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into half guard.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Lewis gets back to full guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Knight content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lewis has locked up a guillotine! Lewis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Knight is holding on here and Lewis must be using up a lot of energy. Knight has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lewis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trayvon Lewis!
Trayvon Lewis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 74
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Popizicki slips a straight right by Knight.
Popizicki throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Knight takes one to the chin there.
Popizicki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popizicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Popizicki lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Nice defenses there by Popizicki.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popizicki.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Popizicki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight is looking for a counter combo.
Popizicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Popizicki coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Popizicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Knight throws a hook but Popizicki avoids it easily.
Popizicki with a nice cross.
Popizicki staying out of range there.
Knight takes a swing at Popizicki's ribcage but misses.
Knight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Popizicki back to the cage. Knight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knight jabs Popizicki right on the nose. Popizicki blinks but takes it well.
Knight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Popizicki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Popizicki is looking for the big counter here.
Popizicki misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Popizicki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Popizicki lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Popizicki 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.
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.#T2#
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Popizicki.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Popizicki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popizicki scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Popizicki.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Popizicki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popizicki with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Popizicki.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Popizicki lands.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Popizicki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Popizicki counters with a stiff right hand.
Popizicki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popizicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popizicki.
Popizicki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Popizicki. #TD2#
Popizicki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Popizicki throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight has his hands on Popizicki's head, controlling the position.
Popizicki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #T4#
Knight pulls Popizicki in to control the position.
Popizicki throws a big right hand that misses.
Popizicki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Popizicki is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Popizicki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight misses with a hook.
Popizicki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.#T5#
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Knight drops Popizicki with a beautiful combination! Popizicki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knight is looking for the KO!#ROC#Popizicki is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.
A big left from Popizicki misses.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Popizicki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popizicki throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Popizicki lands with an overhand left.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki takes one to the chin there.
Popizicki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popizicki throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popizicki throws a combination. Knight tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Knight. #T6#
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight cracks Popizicki with an open hand slap.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popizicki.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Popizicki throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Popizicki moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popizicki throws out a powerful jab.#T7#
Popizicki cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Popizicki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knight throws a body punch but Popizicki moves out of range.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Popizicki moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Popizicki's shoulder, as Popizicki tries to avoid the shot.
Popizicki throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popizicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popizicki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popizicki.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Knight lands.
Popizicki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popizicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Popizicki lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Popizicki.
Knight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Popizicki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD#
Knight cracks Popizicki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knight has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Popizicki to stand back up!
Popizicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Popizicki slips a straight right by Knight.
Popizicki with the counter takedown but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T9#
Popizicki moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popizicki to the canvas! Popizicki doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Knight keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
A relieved looking Terrell 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: TOF 68
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crowder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight scores with a jab.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Crowder ducks down to avoid it.
Crowder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Crowder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight checks the leg kick.
Crowder staying out of range there.
Crowder feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Crowder slips under a jab.
Knight backing away here, and Crowder unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder 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 Crowder off to one side. #T1#
Crowder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crowder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Knight. #CL2#
Crowder rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crowder tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crowder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder. #T2#
Knight tries a body shot but Crowder blocks it. #TD2#
Crowder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight has his hands on Crowder's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knight parries the strikes from Crowder easily there. Crowder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knight to escape. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crowder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Crowder tries to score with some ground and pound. Knight controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Crowder misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crowder misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knight struggling a bit here.
Crowder throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knight defending against the ground and pound.
Crowder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowder working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
Crowder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knight avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowder.
Knight is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it. #T4#
Crowder working the ground and pound but Knight is defending the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crowder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crowder working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Crowder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knight tries to buck Crowder off but Crowder is having none of it.#T5#
An elbow from Crowder crashes against the mat.
Crowder in side control, throwing shots but Knight defends.
Crowder working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight isn't going anywhere.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Knight works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Crowder lands strikes from half guard.
Crowder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though. #SUB2#
Crowder is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well. #T6#
Knight moves into full guard.
Crowder works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crowder throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crowder's head.#SUB2#
Crowder has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard. #T7#
Crowder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crowder.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crowder 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.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Crowder is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Crowder.
Knight advances to half guard.
Knight trying to control the action but Crowder is working from the bottom. #T8#
Crowder wants to get back to full guard.
Crowder keeps trying to improve his position.
Knight winds up and cracks Crowder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowder gets back to full guard.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crowder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight wants to control from the top but Crowder keeps moving. #SUB2#
Crowder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T9#
Knight cracks Crowder with a solid left hand.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crowder has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crowder.
Knight connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Crowder some visible discomfort.
Crowder tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is putting a hurting on Crowder here, landing some big shots from side control.
Crowder is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crowder manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knight's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrell Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Crowder looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Crowder, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowder momentarily. #CL2#
Crowder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Knight lands a left hand.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crowder tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Crowder back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowder.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crowder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Crowder tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight prevents a body shot from Crowder.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowder tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Boyd Crowder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crowder misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Knight tightens his grip and picks Crowder up, before dumping him to the ground. Crowder manages to land in guard.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T2#
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight is pushing down on Crowder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crowder is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crowder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Crowder is working away.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Crowder's hands, connecting with Crowder's forehead.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crowder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Crowder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight won't allow Crowder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Crowder working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily. #T4##SUB2#
Crowder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
Crowder wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight works over Crowder with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T5#
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crowder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Crowder wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crowder thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions. #T6#
Knight trying to hold on to Crowder's head to control him but Crowder postures up.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crowder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crowder's back!
Knight punishes Crowder with strikes from the back mount.
Knight just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Knight is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Crowder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Crowder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Crowder tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Crowder is not content to let Knight control the position.
Crowder moves into full guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Crowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Crowder has his feet on Knight's thighs here. He's pushed Knight off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Knight screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyd Crowder!
Boyd Crowder is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Soap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Soap.
Soap throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soap thumps Knight with a low kick.
Soap on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knight slips a jab from Soap.#TD#
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soap's guard.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Soap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Soap keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #T1#
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Soap is retaining full guard.
Knight won't allow Soap to get back to his feet.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight passes Soap's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knight prevents Soap from standing back up.
Soap is in trouble now - Knight has advanced to mount!
Soap is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Knight with shots to the head and body - Soap looks very uncomfortable down there.
Soap really wants to buck Knight off and get back to his feet.
Soap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Knight.
Knight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soap taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knight throwing strikes here but Soap is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Soap is trying to stand.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight unloads with some shots from mount but Soap bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Soap is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Soap wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Soap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Soap is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Soap has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knight scores with punches and elbows.
Knight 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. #T4#
Knight landing with strikes.
Knight throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Knight lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soap is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Soap has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight throwing sloppy strikes.
Knight missing with punches from the back.
Knight landing with strikes.
Knight scores with strikes from the back.
Knight throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T5#
Knight thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Knight connects with a big shot to the side of Soap's head.
Knight lands shots from the back.
Knight punches the canvas rather than the man.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
Knight lands shots from the back.
Knight throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Knight lands a shot to the body. #T6#
Soap is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Soap has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight is landing with strikes. Soap can't take much more of this.
Knight lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Soap hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soap covering up well under a series of strikes from Knight.
Knight somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight misses with an elbow to the head.
Soap covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Knight has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Soap.
Knight throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T7#
Knight missing with punches from the back.
Knight scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Soap is looking for a way out. #ES2#
Soap is trying to shake Knight off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Knight won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Soap misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Soap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight clobbers Soap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Soap.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soap makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Soap.#T8#
Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Simon Soap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soap defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Soap looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soap scores with a leg kick.
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!
Soap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Knight.
Soap fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soap. Soap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight connects with a right hand. Soap shakes it off.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Soap saw that one coming.#T9#
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soap counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soap throws out the jab.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soap throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soap. #TD#
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soap was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight is working Soap over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Soap has wrist control.#ES2#
Soap has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Soap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soap moves away.
Soap throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Soap tries to work over Knight's front leg with a kick but Knight checks it.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Soap connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soap looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Soap is quick to defend against it.
Soap shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soap.
Soap slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight misses with a body punch
and Soap counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knight is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Soap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simon Soap seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soap.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Soap misses.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Soap throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Knight there.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soap defending well though.
Knight throwing shots but Soap is blocking nicely.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
Terrell Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight prevents Soap from improving his position.
Soap wants to get back to his feet.
Soap keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Soap is trying to stand up here but Knight is controlling him well.
Soap has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soap is trying to stand.
Soap taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight is nestled in close to Soap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Soap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Soap's head.
Nice strikes from Knight there. #T3#
Knight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Soap's head.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight prevents Soap from standing back up.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soap with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Soap is rocked!
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soap's head.
Knight wants to pass to mount but Soap is defending the position.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Knight scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soap is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight stops Soap from getting back to his feet.
Soap seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Soap has one foot on Knight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Soap.
Soap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight tests Soap's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simon Soap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soap moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Soap throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soap smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Soap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soap throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soap.
Soap misses with a leg kick
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight jabs at Soap's body.
Knight throws the left hand but Soap avoids the punch easily.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soap was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Soap only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T6#
Knight throws a hook but Soap avoids it easily.
Soap thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight digs a good hook to Soap's body.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soap.
Knight throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soap.#T7#
Soap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Soap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knight. That did some damage!
Knight throws a jab when Soap was well out of range.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soap can do to turn this around?
Soap throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
A jab from Soap finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Soap does it's job there.
Knight misses with a wild combination.
Soap misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Soap is quick to defend against it.#T8#
Soap motions for Knight to come forward. Soap throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soap fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soap, as that shot connected.
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 misses the jab.
Soap throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Soap's head.
Knight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES2#
Soap manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Knight throws a body punch but Soap moves out of range.
Soap flicks out a counter leg kick but Knight steps away.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab. #T9#
Soap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Soap slips a jab from Knight.
Soap ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
A swing and a miss from Soap.
Soap connects with the punch.
Soap misses the jab.
Soap avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell 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#
Soap lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soap enables Knight to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soap manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Soap wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Soap blocks nicely. #ES2#
Soap manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Soap misses with a punch to the body.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soap prevents it.
Soap lands a left hand.
Soap lands a damaging elbow.
Knight prevents a body shot from Soap.
Soap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knight prevents a body shot from Soap.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not. #T2#
Soap working aggressively here.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage.
Soap pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Soap manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soap tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Soap back against the cage. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight slips under a jab.
Soap scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
Soap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soap. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soap sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Soap throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Knight.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soap.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soap.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
A low kick from Soap misses #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soap!
Knight tries to score with some ground and pound. Soap controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knight scores with punches from side control.
Knight trying to control the position but Soap is working away.
Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Soap avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Soap is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Soap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soap is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Knight throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Soap defends. #T5#
Knight trying to control the action but Soap is working from the bottom.
Soap tries to improve position but can't.
Soap tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Soap is trying to get back to his feet but Knight has full control of the position and if anything, Soap has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Knight is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Soap up. #T6#
Knight throws strikes from the back but Soap rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Soap.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight with a nice head shot there.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Soap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him. #T7#
Knight cracks Soap with a solid left hand.#ES2#
Soap has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Soap is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soap down to the mat. Soap avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Soap bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Soap moved out of range.
Soap misses with a low kick.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Soap looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Simon Soap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
A chopping leg kick lands by Soap.
Soap with the inside leg kick.
Soap misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control.

Soap throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soap lands with a cross. #TD#
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Soap uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Soap is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks. #T9#
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soap scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Soap.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Soap 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.
Soap throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soap throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Soap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Terrell Knight 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: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Lewis moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Lewis sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a really nice looking cross but Lewis seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Lewis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Lewis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knight seems keen to control Lewis's posture.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight connects with a jab.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knight throws a jab when Lewis was well out of range.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
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!
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Knight misses the jab.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis slips under a jab from Knight.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Lewis tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.#T5#
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Lewis misses with a straight right.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight lands a head shot.
Lewis takes one to the chin there.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight avoids the body shot from Lewis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.#T6#
Knight misses with a combination
and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knight enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knight manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Lewis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T7#
Lewis wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet. #SUB#
Lewis has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lewis is trying to keep Knight in close.
Knight being controlled here momentarily.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.#T9#
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Knight.
Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Knight avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Knight lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Terrell Knight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Lewis lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lewis's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Knight misses with a straight right.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Lewis.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Lewis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lewis to score with a decent uppercut.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trayvon Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Knight works over Lewis's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Lewis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis cracks Knight with a big right hand but Knight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lewis trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lewis tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Lewis looking to control but instead Knight has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Knight is holding on to half guard well.
Lewis trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Lewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lewis slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Knight throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight misses with a straight right.
A big left from Lewis misses. #T6#
Knight tests Lewis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Terrell Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lewis scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.#T7#
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight managing to control the position. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight lands a two punch combo.
Knight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T9#
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Lewis misses its target.
Lewis walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight connects with a single shot there.
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Lewis counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lewis moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Lewis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Lewis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lewis.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to advance position but Knight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Lewis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knight not allowing Lewis to control his hands.
Knight is hanging on to Lewis's back as he tries to escape.
Knight gets his hands free as Lewis looks to control.
Knight is hanging on to Lewis's back as he tries to escape.
Lewis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Knight controls the action.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Knight lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis rolls, trying to escape but Knight keeps control of the position.
Lewis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Knight.
Knight scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lewis is looking for a way out.
Lewis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Knight. #T3#
Lewis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Knight.
Knight 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 working the ground and pound. Can Lewis escape?
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Lewis trying to control the hands but Knight won't let him.
Knight keeps control of the position as Lewis tries to break free.
Knight is not going to allow Lewis to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Lewis tries to break free.
What can Lewis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Knight's hands.
Lewis tries to escape but Knight has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knight biding his time, looking for the opening. #T5#
Lewis turns into Knight and is now in his guard.
Lewis postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Lewis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lewis 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#
Knight wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.#T6#
Lewis 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.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily. #T7#
Lewis controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself. #SUB#
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into side control.
Lewis looking for a sweep but Knight has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knight is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trayvon Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis is really struggling to control Knight but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Knight keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terrell Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Terrell 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: TOF 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Mendes slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight misses with a left hand #TD#
so Mendes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes passes Knight's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendes.
Knight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is thwarting Knight's attempts to control the position.
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Knight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Knight felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it. #SUB#
Mendes is working for an americana but Knight has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mendes was thinking about the submission.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Knight keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
Mendes is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendes has wrist control.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight has control of Mendes's left arm, preventing Mendes from doing any damage.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knight tries to stand but Mendes is controlling from the bottom.
Knight trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is pulling down on Mendes's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Mendes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendes has Knight in his guard.#REVB#
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T5#
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
Knight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendes's guard.
Mendes trying to control but Knight postures up.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Knight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Knight. #T7#
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Knight controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendes is defended easily by Knight.
Nice shot by Knight.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Mendes has been cut.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T8#
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab from Knight.
Knight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mendes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Terrell Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T9#
Mendes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendes.
Mendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mendes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Mendes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Mendes throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight connects with a jab.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Mendes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paulo Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the body from Knight misses #TD#
so Mendes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight is pulling down on Mendes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendes, at least for the moment.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Knight.
Mendes slips a straight right by Knight.
Mendes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knight manages to circle out of the way.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Mendes looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Mendes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knight tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
Mendes trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Knight stops Mendes from passing to mount.
What's Knight going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Mendes works to advance to full mount. Knight defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mendes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendes throwing strikes but Knight bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself. #T5#
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes looking to control.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight won't allow Mendes to sweep him here. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knight stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Paulo Mendes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Knight is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Knight has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendes slips a straight right by Knight.
As Knight tries to get set, Mendes tries to push him back and clinch up but Knight manages to avoid the attempt.
Mendes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendes tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
As Knight tries to get set, Mendes tries to push him back and clinch up but Knight manages to avoid the attempt.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendes misses the target.#T8#
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendes's guard. #REVB#
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight is working Mendes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T9#
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendes controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Mendes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Knight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Knight tries to get set, Mendes tries to push him back and clinch up but Knight manages to avoid the attempt.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Mendes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendes.
Mendes is looking to clinch.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendes.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Knight throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight looks to land a right hand but Mendes moved out of range.
Knight throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
Mendes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mendes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendes defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Mendes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Mendes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Mendes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Knight looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendes. Mendes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Knight.#T5#
Mendes thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knight tests Mendes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight works Mendes's body with a nice hook.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendes. Mendes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Mendes shoots in.
Mendes's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight stalks Mendes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendes's face. Mendes staggers backwards, shaken.#T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendes moves out of range as Knight strikes.
A swing and a miss from Mendes.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Mendes's head back.
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knight with a nice cross.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T7#
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knight defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Knight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendes 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. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knight throws the left hand but Mendes avoids the punch easily.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Knight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendes 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 Mendes off to one side.
Mendes slips a straight right by Knight.#T8#
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Mendes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a hook but Mendes avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.#T9#
Mendes with a poor takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Mendes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Knight misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mendes misses the target.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mendes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knight swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range.
Paulo Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrell Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Knight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
Our winner, Terrell 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: TOF 42
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Wolford scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is not content to let Wolford control the position.
Knight tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wolford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight prevents Wolford from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolford creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knight sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Wolford happy to just control the position for now.
Wolford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight sneaks back into half guard.
Wolford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Wolford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Wolford has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolford thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Wolford thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Wolford in his half guard.
Knight is controlling Wolford's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Wolford sits in half guard. #T3#
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolford.
Wolford thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Wolford throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight is concentrating on defense, preventing Wolford from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight cracks Wolford with a good jab.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolford lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolford. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wolford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolford throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolford. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolford staying out of range there.
Knight throws a hook but Wolford avoids it easily.
Wolford feints the counter takedown.
Knight avoids the body shot from Wolford.
Wolford misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolford misses the target.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolford misses with a body shot. #T5#
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Wolford ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a jab when Wolford was well out of range.
Wolford avoids the body shot from Knight.
Wolford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Wolford with that takedown attempt.
Wolford throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Wolford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knight momentarily.
Knight misses with a hook.
Wolford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T6#
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Wolford closes the distance and clinches up with Knight, looking for a takedown. Wolford pushes Knight against the cage but Knight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolford cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Wolford misses with a straight right.
Knight misses with a hook. Wolford ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Wolford.
Knight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knight scrambles back to his feet.
Wolford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolford.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.#T7#
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Wolford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolford thinking.
A slow jab from Wolford misses its intended target.
Wolford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Wolford scores with a shot to the body.
Wolford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Wolford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Knight has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wolford has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolford misses with some punches. #T8#
Wolford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Wolford.
Wolford blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Wolford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Wolford has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolford misses with a straight left. #T9#
Knight blocks a jab.
Wolford ducks under a wild hook from Knight.#TD#
Knight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Wolford's legs - danger averted.
Wolford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Wolford.
Knight regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Wolford is proving a slippery customer.
Knight is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Wolford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wolford looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Wolford shoots and misses
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Wolford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolford.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolford misses with an uppercut
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Wolford.
Knight takes a swing at Wolford's ribcage but misses.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a right and a left that Wolford avoids nicely.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolford is just out of range.
Knight slips a straight right by Wolford.
Wolford throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight misses with a looping left.#T1#
Wolford throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Wolford ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Wolford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight jabs Wolford right on the nose. Wolford blinks but takes it well.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Wolford moved out of range.
Wolford throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Wolford defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Wolford blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Wolford counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolford throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolford.
Wolford ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Wolford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolford swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Wolford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolford throws out the jab.
Wolford cracks Knight with a good jab.
Wolford connects with a looping right hand.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Wolford.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolford throws out the jab.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Terrell Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Wolford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Wolford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Wolford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Wolford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolford's head.
Wolford lunges at Knight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knight's hand. #T4#
Wolford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolford ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Wolford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
Knight with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Knight.
Wolford darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Wolford into the cage.
Terrell Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wolford.
Wolford slips a straight right by Knight.
Wolford looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Wolford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A cross from Knight lands.#T5#
Wolford lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Wolford counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Wolford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Wolford is looking for a kimura here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolford working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Knight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Wolford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wolford trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T7#
Knight is pulling down on Wolford's head to control his posture.
Wolford with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolford looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Wolford misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight cracks Wolford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolford counters with a left to the body.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knight moves out of range as Wolford strikes.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolford.#T8#
Wolford with a hook.
Knight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knight.#CUT#It looks like Rodney Wolford has been cut.
Wolford throws a shot to the body.
Wolford misses with an uppercut
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolford cracks Knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolford.
Knight takes a swing at Wolford's ribcage but misses.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T9#
Wolford staying out of range there.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolford misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolford misses with a looping left.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolford.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Wolford counters with a straight right hand.
Knight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolford moves away.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolford moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Wolford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knight with a nice cross.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Wolford's shoulder, as Wolford tries to avoid the shot.
Wolford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knight with a body shot.
Wolford misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wolford's cut.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Wolford misses with a wild body shot.
Knight misses with a jab to the body
and Wolford counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolford looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Wolford scores with a punch to the head.
Wolford cracks Knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Wolford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolford shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Wolford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolford misses the jab.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolford is just out of range.
Wolford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolford.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Wolford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Wolford.
Knight defending well as Wolford loads up on a big left hand.
Wolford jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Wolford sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolford slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Wolford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Wolford works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight seems keen to control Wolford's posture.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolford's guard. #REVR#
Wolford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight cracks Wolford with a solid left hand.
Wolford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolford keeps trying to improve his position.
Knight lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Wolford looking for subs off his back but Knight has passed one foot through into half guard.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Wolford's head. #SUB2#
Wolford looking for submissions off his back.
Knight performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodney Wolford has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Knight is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Wolford's head.
Wolford is looking to improve his position.
Knight is keen to just control but Wolford is a slippery customer.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolford is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Wolford actively working from the bottom here.
Wolford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Wolford makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolford.
Knight wants to control from the top but Wolford keeps moving. #T6#
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight postures up.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolford holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Wolford looking to control. #T7#
Knight trying to control but Wolford is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wolford walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Wolford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Wolford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolford wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Wolford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Wolford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolford wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. #T8#
Knight pulls Wolford in close to prevent any damage.
Wolford preventing the sweep.
Wolford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolford looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Wolford shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Wolford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T9#
Wolford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Wolford avoids the body shot from Knight.
Wolford swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Wolford just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolford manages to avoid it.
Wolford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
Knight lands with a straight right. Wolford didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Wolford.
Knight throws a hook but Wolford blocks it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.

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 Terrell Knight.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
Our winner, Terrell 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: TOF 35
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Hanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrell Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knight jabs Hanks right on the nose. Hanks blinks but takes it well.
Hanks motions for Knight to come forward. Hanks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as Knight blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanks misses with a body kick. #T1#
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanks's head.
Knight cracks Hanks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanks throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Hanks fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanks thows a body kick. Knight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanks throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Hanks is rocked!#T2#
A head kick misses from Hanks.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanks seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Hanks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanks thinks about the counter body kick.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanks.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Hanks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knight counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Knight scores with a jab. Hanks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanks looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Knight throws a right hand that Hanks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanks also avoids with ease.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Hanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Knight moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hanks takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanks.
Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knight lunges at Hanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanks's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight cracks Hanks with a hook to the temple - Hanks is on wobbly legs here! Knight swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hanks falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Knight wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terrell Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Knight blocks the leg kick.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight checks the leg kick.
Winston lands with a kick to the temple. Knight shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winston swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a nice leg kick.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Winston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winston throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range. #TD#
Winston tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winston manages to get to full guard.
Winston is controlling Knight's posture.
Knight trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Knight lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Knight has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Winston to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knight is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Winston pulls down on the head and he's put Knight to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Winston!

Event: TOF 26
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Popizicki has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Popizicki takes one on the button.
Popizicki lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki slips a straight right by Knight.
A countering left hand to the body from Popizicki misses.
Popizicki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popizicki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Popizicki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popizicki throws a right hand that misses
and Popizicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popizicki cracks Knight with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Popizicki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Popizicki content to control rather than advance.
Knight wants to improve his position but Popizicki is controlling well.
Knight trying to control here.
Knight moves into full guard.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Popizicki pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki controlling the pace.
Knight preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Popizicki is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight keeping hold of Popizicki's head, controlling as best he can.
Popizicki trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it. #T3#
Knight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight throws a sloppy body shot
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
and Popizicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popizicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Popizicki.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popizicki.
Popizicki throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Popizicki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Popizicki blocks a jab.#TD2#
Popizicki gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
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!
Popizicki is fighting to break Knight's control of his arms but Knight is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Popizicki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knight has his hands on Popizicki's head, controlling the position.
Popizicki stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.#T5#
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Popizicki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Popizicki trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Popizicki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popizicki walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knight slips under a jab from Popizicki.
Popizicki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Popizicki.#T6#
Knight connects with a jab.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Popizicki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Popizicki is in Knight's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popizicki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight wants to stand up but Popizicki is controlling him.
Popizicki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knight keeping full guard, as Popizicki tries to pass.
Knight pulls Popizicki in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Knight continues to stall.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Popizicki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popizicki misses with a wild combination.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popizicki swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popizicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight misses the jab.
Popizicki walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
Knight defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Popizicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight jabs Popizicki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popizicki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T9#
Popizicki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Popizicki lands a slapping body shot.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Popizicki misses.
Popizicki darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Popizicki into the cage.
Knight swings for the body but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight takes a swing at Popizicki's ribcage but misses.
Popizicki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Terrell Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Popizicki.
Popizicki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Terrell Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Popizicki misses with a hook to the body
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Popizicki misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Popizicki throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Knight - just one landing.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popizicki misses with a body punch
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popizicki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popizicki. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
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. #T1#
Popizicki throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Popizicki.
Popizicki misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Popizicki ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Terrell Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Popizicki misses with a hook.
Donk. Knight catches Popizicki right on the button with a cross.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Popizicki misses.
Knight connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Popizicki is rocked!
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popizicki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Popizicki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knight doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight takes a swing at Popizicki's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Popizicki misses.
Popizicki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popizicki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knight avoids the body shot from Popizicki.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popizicki. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Popizicki throws a series of strikes that have Knight backpedaling.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Popizicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popizicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popizicki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Popizicki needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Knight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight throws a right hand that misses
and Popizicki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Popizicki.
Popizicki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popizicki misses with a body punch
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popizicki misses with a straight left.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Knight digs a good hook to Popizicki's body.
Knight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popizicki in his tracks. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Popizicki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Popizicki misses.
Popizicki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knight thuds his right hand into Popizicki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Popizicki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popizicki.
Popizicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popizicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popizicki misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut. #T5#
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Knight drops Popizicki with a beautiful combination! Popizicki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knight is looking for the KO!
Popizicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Popizicki lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Knight connects with the punch.
Popizicki misses the shot to the body.
Knight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popizicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popizicki digs a good body shot into Knight's ribs.
Popizicki seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Popizicki moved out of range nicely.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popizicki looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knight scores with a one two! Popizicki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T6#
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popizicki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight slips a jab from Popizicki.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Popizicki moved out of range.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Popizicki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Popizicki moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popizicki takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses. #T7#
Popizicki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Popizicki.
Popizicki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popizicki moves away from the strike by Knight.
Popizicki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popizicki walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
Popizicki slips under a jab from Knight.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Popizicki ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Popizicki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Popizicki connects with a nice looking jab.
Knight misses the body punch
and Popizicki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T8#
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Popizicki.
Popizicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Popizicki lands with an overhand left.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Popizicki ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Popizicki throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popizicki misses with an uppercut.
Popizicki takes one to the chin there.
Popizicki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Popizicki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T9#
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popizicki throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Popizicki slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Popizicki misses the target.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Popizicki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Popizicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Knight misses.
Popizicki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Popizicki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and Popizicki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knight thuds a left hand into Popizicki's body.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Popizicki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Popizicki is in Knight's guard.
Popizicki looking to pass the guard.
Chaz Popizicki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Popizicki trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knight passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Popizicki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Knight's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Popizicki's hands, connecting with Popizicki's forehead.#SUB2#
Popizicki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Popizicki wants to get back to full guard.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knight takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is keen to just control but Popizicki is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Popizicki's temple.
Popizicki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Popizicki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popizicki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Knight postures up in Popizicki's guard and throws a big left but Popizicki blocks it. #SUB2#
Popizicki is looking for a triangle here but Knight uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Popizicki taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Knight stalls from top position.#SU#
Knight stands up.
Knight misses with a looping left.#T4#
Knight misses with a hook. Popizicki ducked under it nicely.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Popizicki. Popizicki gets slowly back to his feet.
Popizicki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Knight misses.
And Popizicki tries to counter it with a takedown but Knight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popizicki throws out the jab. #T5#
Knight staying out of range there.
Popizicki throws a right hand that misses
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popizicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight slips under a jab from Popizicki.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight lands with a hook. Popizicki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popizicki. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a hook #TD2#
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown. Knight fights it but they end up in guard.
Popizicki content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Knight keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Knight has control of Popizicki's left arm, preventing Popizicki from doing any damage.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Popizicki has time to react.
Popizicki misses the shot to the body.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Popizicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popizicki throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Popizicki throws a right hand that misses
and Popizicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8#
Popizicki avoids the body shot from Knight.
Popizicki connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popizicki.
Knight misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Popizicki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
letting Popizicki counter with a right hand.
Popizicki fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popizicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Popizicki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popizicki! But no joy.
Popizicki scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Popizicki misses the target. #T9#
Popizicki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knight scores with a jab.
Popizicki ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Popizicki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popizicki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popizicki scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Popizicki manages to avoid it.
Popizicki throws a big shot that misses.
Chaz Popizicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrell Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
A relieved looking Terrell 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: TOF 19
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Knight lunges at Charles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charles's hand.
Charles misses with a wild body shot.
Charles throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Charles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight cracks Charles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Charles blocks a jab.
Knight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles throws the kick towards the body but Knight avoids it.
Charles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Charles throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charles on the side of the head.
A jab from Knight misses.
Charles drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charles throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Charles takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles avoids the body shot from Knight. #T2#
Knight looks to land a left hand but Charles moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Charles misses with a looping right.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight throws a hook but Charles avoids it easily.
Charles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Charles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charles throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Charles scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight misses with a body shot. #T3#
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Charles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charles.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charles was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Charles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Charles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Knight blocks the low kick.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Charles had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD#
Charles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knight was covering up waiting for the punch and Charles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Charles trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Charles 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 moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight seems keen to control Charles's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Charles tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Charles misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Charles is looking to counter punch.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Charles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charles's hands.
Nice jab there from Knight.
Charles slips under a jab from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charles blocks a jab.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Charles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Knight.
Charles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Charles throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Terrell Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Charles's head.
Charles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Knight misses the jab.
It looked like Charles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight.
Charles misses with a leg kick.
Charles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight swings for the body but Charles moves out of range.
Charles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight avoids the body shot from Charles.
Charles looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knight misses with a straight left.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charles looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charles momentarily.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charles wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Charles walks into a straight right hand from Knight.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight misses the jab.
Charles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Charles throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Knight throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Charles moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Knight.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Nice cross by Knight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Knight scores with a body shot.
Charles throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knight thuds a left hand into Charles's body.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knight digs a good body shot into Charles's ribs.
Knight moves away from the strike by Charles.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Charles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Charles misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight misses the jab.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charles ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Knight misses with a hook.
Charles is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
Charles throws a right hand that misses
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Charles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Charles looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Charles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charles is defended easily by Knight.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Charles's head but Charles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles lands a jab to Knight's midsection.
Charles misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Charles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight takes a swing at Charles's ribcage but misses.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight connects with a jab.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Charles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Charles throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Charles is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight cracks Charles on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Charles falls backwards against the cage. Knight follows up with more strikes that drop Charles to his knees. Knight keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Charles! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 15
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Lewis throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Knight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Lewis dodges the ground and pound from Knight.
The strikes coming from Knight are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knight.#T1#
Knight managing to control the position.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight postures up. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lewis trying to control from the bottom.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Knight is sitting in close to Lewis's body. Lewis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Knight is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Knight is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lewis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trayvon Lewis!

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R6
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight lands a slapping body shot.
Greene swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Knight rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Knight has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Greene is trying to keep an underhook but Knight manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Greene is trying is best to control the position here.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Greene wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight drops an elbow to the side of Greene's head. #T1#
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greene!
Greene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Greene is controlling Knight's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene is working hard here to advance position.
Knight content to control rather than advance.
Greene is trying to maintain the position but Knight is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Greene is controlling Knight's trapped leg to prevent Knight from advancing to side control.
Greene tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greene trying to control from the bottom.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene is controlling Knight's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Greene wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Knight is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Greene is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knight thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely. #T3#
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greene defending well though.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Greene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVR#
Knight wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight trying to control the position here.
Greene trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Greene 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.#REVB#
Greene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
Greene pulls Knight in close to his closed guard and prevents Knight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greene holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Greene 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell 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 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Greene thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight walks into a jab.
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Greene looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Knight lands a jab to Greene's midsection.
Marcus Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
Greene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Knight closes the distance and clinches.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greene or not. #BC#
Greene breaks the clinch.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Marcus Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Knight lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
A jab lands there for Greene.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Knight drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Greene tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Greene misses.
Knight thuds a left hand into Greene's body.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.#T3#
Knight looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.#TD2#
Knight dives in and scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greene is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Greene controlling the position.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Greene pulls Knight in to control the position.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene is controlling Knight's posture.
Greene's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight staying out of range there.
Greene throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greene momentarily.
Greene connects with a crisp jab.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Knight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greene sprawls well initially but Knight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Greene is trying is best to control the position here.
Greene has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Greene will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knight moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene throws a one two combo.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greene tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight feints the counter takedown.
Greene digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Donk. Greene catches Knight right on the button with a cross.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Greene misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greene but Greene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene scores with a one two! Knight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Knight throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Greene tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knight is in Greene's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Greene seems keen to control Knight's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Greene gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Knight slips under a jab from Greene.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Greene.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Greene lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Greene!
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greene regains half guard.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?#T4#
Knight slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Knight working Greene over with strikes.
Greene trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
Greene is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knight lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Knight thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Knight wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Greene!
Marcus Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1#
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Banik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight takes a swing at Banik's ribcage but misses.
Banik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banik misses with a body shot
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banik thinking.
Banik dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Banik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a jab to Banik's midsection.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Banik's ribs.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Banik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banik trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Banik from controlling successfully.
Knight managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knight can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banik won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Banik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Banik punching to the body, from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Banik is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knight is controlling Banik's trapped leg to prevent Banik from advancing to side control.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knight is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banik is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight seems keen to control Banik's posture.
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.#T3#
Banik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banik throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight pulls Banik in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik throwing strikes but missing.
Banik throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Knight pulls Banik in close to his closed guard and prevents Banik from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Knight pulls Banik in close to prevent any damage.
Banik stops Knight from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banik throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banik is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Banik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight works Banik's body with a nice hook.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight looks to land a combination but Banik avoids it well.
Banik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Banik tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrell Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Banik is just out of range.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Banik is just out of range.
Banik staying out of range there.
Banik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Banik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banik.
Banik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Banik's head.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Banik moved out of range.
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banik.
Banik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Banik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Banik moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Banik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Banik counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
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!
Banik is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
Banik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight wants to sweep here but Banik controlling him for the moment.
Banik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banik pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banik trying to pass the guard but Knight defending well.
Banik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banik. #T3#
Banik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Knight is doing well to control the position and prevent Banik from advancing to side control.
Branko Banik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight trying to control here.
Banik is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knight wants to improve his position but Banik is controlling well.
Knight trying to control here.
Banik is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Knight tries to get to full guard but Banik has control of the leg.
Banik is looking to stall here but Knight recovers full guard.
Banik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banik trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banik being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banik tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terrell Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Knight throws a hook to the side of Banik's head but Banik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banik drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight lands with a straight right. Banik didn't see that one coming.
Terrell Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight jabs Banik right on the nose. Banik blinks but takes it well.
Banik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banik just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banik shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a body punch but Banik moves out of range. #T1#
Knight throws a hook but Banik blocks it.
Banik feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight stalks Banik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banik's face. Banik staggers backwards, shaken.
Banik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight cracks Banik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Banik is just out of range.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Banik ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Banik moves away and avoids it.
Banik throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight goes for a double leg but Banik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banik continues to drive forward.#T2#
Banik misses the body punch
and Banik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banik is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Banik's head.
Banik throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Banik misses the target.
A jab from Knight misses. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Banik. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Knight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banik's hands.
Banik avoids the body shot from Knight.
Banik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Banik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banik.
Banik slips a jab from Knight.
Branko Banik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banik sizes up Knight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banik circles away quickly and effectively.
Banik throws a shot to the body.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Banik pushes Knight up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Knight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terrell Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Knight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight blocking some punches.
Banik blocks a body shot from Knight.
Banik throws a head punch that misses.
Banik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knight is keeping busy.
Banik misses with a punch to the body.
Banik misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Knight!
A victorious Terrell Knight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Knight leaves Pallaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Pallaton moves into range and clinches up with Knight.
Pallaton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pallaton has Knight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Pallaton gets control of Knight's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pallaton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pallaton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pallaton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pallaton being controlled here, momentarily.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton working a defensive guard here.
Pallaton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there. #T1#
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pallaton keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pallaton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pallaton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pallaton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Knight should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pallaton has tightened it up now! Knight should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patamon Pallaton!
Patamon Pallaton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie with a poor takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Terrell Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
Gracie 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 Gracie off to one side.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie falls to his knees and Knight doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
Terrell Knight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Ethan Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Knight throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Terrell Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight misses with a jab to the body
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Knight scores with a hook.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight blocks a jab.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Griggs does no damage. #T1#
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.#KD#
Griggs lands a left and a right that send Knight crashing to the mat, dazed. Griggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Knight is rocked!
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Griggs staying out of range there.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinny Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griggs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griggs is looking to reverse the position.
Knight staying calm.
Griggs taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes. #T2#
Griggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Griggs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griggs down.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Knight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Griggs tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight gets to mount! Griggs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Griggs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Knight postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Griggs badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Knight around the waist but Knight pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Knight is the winner by TKO! Knight jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
After the fight, Terrell Knight 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: EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Hooker 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.
Hooker ducks right into an uppercut from Knight. #CUT2#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.
Knight catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight lunges at Hooker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooker's hand.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooker has time to react.
Hooker throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Hooker misses with a hook.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooker misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Hooker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooker tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hooker looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hooker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Hooker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knight thuds a left hand into Hooker's body.
Hooker misses the body punch
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hooker misses with a few strikes there.
Hooker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Some wild striking there from Hooker. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight lands a jab to Hooker's midsection.
Hooker throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terrell Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooker walks into a jab.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Hooker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight jabs Hooker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hooker walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.#KD2#
Knight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hooker sprawling to the canvas! Hooker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knight finish him?! #ROC2#Hooker is rocked!
Knight lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hooker off his feet! Hooker tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrell Knight!
After winning the bout, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1#
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
Matthew Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely.
Hardy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy 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.#T1#
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Knight circles away. #CL2#
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.#TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.
Knight throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up. #SU2#
Hardy stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target. #CL2#
Hardy forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Knight takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hardy is working Knight over against the cage.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Knight is struggling to control the position.
Knight is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy scores with a head kick.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hardy 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##TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.

Hardy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Knight is having none of it.
Hardy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES2#
Hardy has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Knight has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Hardy tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knight.
Knight throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.#T2#
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Knight looking to score a takedown here. Hardy is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Hardy's guard.

Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Knight is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Knight seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
A counter left hand to the body from Knight misses its target.
Knight throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range. #CL2#
Hardy has Knight up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight looking to stall.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardy throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Knight avoiding damage as Hardy throws knees to the body.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
As Knight backs off Hardy throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Hardy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Hardy scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hardy throws a head kick that Knight semi-blocks. #ROC2#Knight is rocked!#CL2#
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Knight out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Hardy!

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