Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Winston throws a hook but Nox avoids it easily.
It looked like Nox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Nox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston throws a jab when Nox was well out of range.
Nox slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Nox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Nox takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nox moves away.
Winston slaps away a takedown attempt from Nox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nox avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Nox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nox rather than just go for the knockout.
Nox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nox tries to land a body kick
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nox. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Nox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nox slips a jab from Winston.
Nox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Nox moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Nox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Winston!

Winston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Winston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dallas Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Winston misses.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Nox's head but Nox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Winston both land. Nice combination.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston tries to move into range but Nox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston jabs at Nox's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Nox backs off Winston throws a huge counter combo but Nox manages to avoid it all.
Nox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston tries to bum rush Nox with a series of wild strikes but Nox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston cracks Nox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nox swings widly with a right hand
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nox misses with a takedown
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Winston misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Winston misses
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Winston misses.
Dallas Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston throws a shot to the body.
Winston swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Nox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winston's guard.#T1#
Nox preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winston is looking to stand up but Nox isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Nox won't allow Winston to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nox scoring with some ground and pound.
Nox postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Winston.
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
Nox misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox fakes the leg kick and cracks Winston in the body.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Nox. #T3#
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Winston avoids the head kick by Nox.
Winston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nox doesn't seem bothered though.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
Winston blocks a head kick by Nox.
Winston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston throws a jab when Nox was well out of range.#T4#
Nox shoots for a double leg takedown but Winston sprawls well. He's pushed Nox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winston avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston lands a body shot.
Nox misses with a right hand
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Winston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nox. Nox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Winston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nox.
Nox misses with a body shot.
Nox slips a straight right by Winston.
Nox scores with a spinning back kick!
A swing and a miss from Nox.
Winston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Nox misses
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winston scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Nox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winston scores with a jab.
Nox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nox throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Winston.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston catches Nox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Nox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nox.
Nox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winston throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Nox tries to move into range but Winston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston scores with a body shot.
Nox slips a straight right by Winston.
Winston throws a nice looking combination but Nox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Nox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Nox moved out of range nicely.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Winston misses with a shot to the body
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Winston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nox defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Nox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Winston misses with a double jab.
Nox throws a counter high kick but Winston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Nox ducks down to avoid it.
Nox is looking for a counter combo.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##TD#
Winston gets caught flat footed, as Nox shoots in with a quick takedown into 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!
Nox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nox wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Nox is stalling in the full guard.
Nox trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Nox prevents Winston from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winston 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gray gets a takedown into half guard.
Nox is positioning himself well to prevent Gray advancing to mount.
Nox is looking to improve his position.
Gray stops Nox from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nox wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gray is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nox defends it well. #SUB2#
Gray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gray.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Nox manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gray keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.
Nox throws out a powerful jab.
Gray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a body kick that stops Gray in his tracks momentarily.
Gray tries for a takedown but Nox circles away easily
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nox, as that shot connected.
Nox lands a nice shot that snaps Gray's head back.
Nox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray fails with the takedown
and Nox counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Gray is rocked!
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gray is still on wobbly legs! Can Nox finish him?
Gray looks winded!
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nox but Nox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Nox lands a head kick that stumbles Gray and the fighters go to the mat.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gray's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gray looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nox pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nox'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gray is looking to improve his position but Nox isn't that keen on the idea.
Nox controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gray manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left and a right from Nox both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Gray has been cut.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nox stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.
Gray with a poor takedown
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nox catches Gray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nox stuffs the takedown.
Nox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Gray.
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox scores with a head kick. Gray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Nox feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Gray collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Colin Nox!
Colin Nox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Daws fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daws is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daws slips a straight right by Nox.
Daws avoids the body shot from Nox.
Daws moves to clinch but Nox breaks away
and Daws takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daws with a nice cross.
Daws takes one to the side of the head.
Nox swings widly with a right hand
and Daws counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nox thinking.
Nox lands a slapping body shot.
Daws scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nox doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws misses with a body shot
and Nox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Daws there.
Nox tries to bum rush Daws with a series of wild strikes but Daws uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Nox misses.
Nox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nox cracks Daws with a good jab.
Daws throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grant Daws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daws steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nox.
Nice body kick there by Nox.#T2#
Daws walks into a stiff left hand from Nox.
Nox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Nox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daws did well to prevent Nox getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daws avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daws can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daws tries to get to full guard but Nox has control of the leg.
Nox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Daws tries to get to full guard but Nox has control of the leg.
Daws is still trying to improve position.
Daws is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Daws 's head but Daws sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Daws looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
As Daws looks to move away, Nox throws a big counter combo but Daws just gets out of the way.
Nox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daws misses with a body shot.
Nox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daws backs up against the cage.
Daws tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
Nox throws a body shot but no joy.
Daws appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Daws misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Daws clinches up against the cage.
Nox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daws walks away with a smile on his face. Nox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daws misses with a right hand
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daws doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Daws is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
An attempted straight right counter from Nox misses the target.
Daws misses with a shot to the body
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daws was well out of range. Poor timing from Nox.
Daws misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Daws has Nox up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Daws .
Nox tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Daws misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daws working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daws looking to stall. #BC#
Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nox avoids the body shot from Daws .
Nox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daws counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daws is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nox rather than just go for the knockout.
Daws swings for the body but Nox moves out of range.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Daws misses with a straight right.
Nox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Daws tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daws throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nox throws a combination. Daws tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox lands a front kick.
Nox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nox dives in for a single leg takedown but Daws sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The referee calls for Daws to work.
Daws tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nox tries to break the clinch but Daws is controlling the position.
Nox goes for a takedown attempt but Daws pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daws tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daws misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nox misses its target.
Nox connects with a single shot there.
Nox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nox lands with a cross.
Nox works Daws 's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Daws throws an off balance right hand
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Daws fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Nox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daws takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daws cracks a nice hook into Nox's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox lunges at Daws with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daws 's hand.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Nox.#T1#
Daws lands a slapping body shot.
Daws tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Daws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Daws scores with a punch to the head.
Daws lands a nice shot to the body.
Daws tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Nox.
Nox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daws moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Daws looks to clinch
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Daws misses with a body shot.
Nox looks to throw a body kick
and Daws counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daws counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daws fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daws . Nox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nox tries to counter with a takedown but Daws is quick to defend against it.
Nox scores with a head kick. Daws tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Daws misses with a hook. Nox ducked under it nicely.
Daws throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Daws drives through and clinches with Nox against the cage. #T3#
Nox blocks a body shot from Daws .
Daws misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daws makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Daws to work.
Daws is working Nox over against the cage.
Daws slows down the pace here.
Daws has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Nox is looking for a takedown.
Daws keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away.
Daws digs a right hand underneath Nox's ribcage. Nox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daws can do to turn this around?
Daws tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nox's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grant Daws .
I think Nox 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
Colin Nox was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Nox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Nox.
Nox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nox throws Burns to one side and escapes!
Burns is breathing heavily.
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!
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nox swinging wildly here. #T2#
Nox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Nox looks at the referee who does nothing so Nox lands a crushing right that sends Burns to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Nox!
Colin Nox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Peto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nox defends it nicely.
Peto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNox.
Nox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peto misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nox tests Peto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herra Peto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nox.#CUT2#It looks like Herra Peto has been cut.
Peto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nox defends well and Peto ends up having to push Nox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Peto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peto with a poor takedown
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nox.
Nox lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peto tries to clinch
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peto tries to clinch up
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Peto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nox counters with a right hand to the body.
Peto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peto is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nox!
Peto throws a head kick that misses.
Nox throws out a counter right but Peto avoids it with no problem.
Peto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a right hand to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nox - the referee stops the clock and Peto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nox. Peto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Peto's defenses.
Nox throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Peto colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Nox as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Peto is left battered and dazed whilst Nox and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Nox!
Colin Nox is the new welterweight champion!
Colin Nox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Nox scores with a jab. Masuka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nox lands with a nice combination. Masuka backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Masuka is rocked!
Donk. Masuka catches Nox right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Nox cracks Masuka with a big right hand and Masuka goes down!
Oh Masuka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox working some strikes from top position.
Nox postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Masuka covers up, he's hurt! Nox keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nox and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nox can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Nox!
A very excited looking Colin Nox rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 45
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand.
Gibbons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nox was well out of range. Poor timing from Gibbons.
Nox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nox scores with a jab to the head.
Nox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nox moves out of range as Gibbons strikes.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Gibbons.
Gibbons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nox misses with a wild body shot.
Gibbons throws a right hand that misses
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox misses with an uppercut.
Nox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nox throws a right hand that Gibbons ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibbons also avoids with ease.
Nox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibbons throws a shot from downtown. Nox moves away and avoids it.
Nox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbons misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Gibbons throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Nox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibbons working a defensive guard here.
Nox 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.
Gibbons trying to keep a closed guard but Nox is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Nox is looking to work some ground and pound but Gibbons has wrist control.
Nox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nox preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gibbons counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Nox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibbons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gibbons is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nox presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Nox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Nox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nox misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibbons slips a jab from Nox.
Nox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gibbons slips a jab and a cross from Nox.
Gibbons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nox in his tracks.
Gibbons scores with a punch to the head.
Nox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibbons.
Nox slips a straight right by Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
Nox is looking for the big counter here.
Nox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibbons throws out the jab.
Nox slips a jab from Gibbons.#TD2#
Nox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibbons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gibbons wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbons ducks right into an uppercut from Nox.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibbons misses with a hook.
Nox is looking for the big counter here.
Nox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibbons lands a jab.
Colin Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox misses with a right hand
and Nox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Gibbons. That snapped Nox's head back.
Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Nox avoids the body shot from Gibbons.
A jab from Nox misses.
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nox drops his hands momentarily and Gibbons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gibbons throws a sloppy body shot
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.#T5#
Nox goes for a double leg but Gibbons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gibbons continues to drive forward.
Gibbons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD2#
Nox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gibbons is looking to control Nox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbons avoid being mounted?
Gibbons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nox. #SUB#
Gibbons actively working from the bottom here.
Gibbons wants to get back to full guard.
Gibbons is working hard here to advance position.
Gibbons trying to control from the bottom.
Nox not doing much here. #T6#
Nox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gibbons controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nox works his way into full mount!
Nox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gibbons?
Nox trying to control but Gibbons is having none of it. #T7#
Nox with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Gibbons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nox landing strikes from the mount and Gibbons is in trouble!
Nox looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nox holds on and takes a little breather.
Gibbons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Gibbons gets to his feet - Nox follows without any prompting.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Nox.
Nox moves out of range as Gibbons strikes.
Nox misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbons throws out a loose jab but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nox scores with a takedown into Gibbons's guard.

Gibbons has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nox is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T9#
Gibbons is leaning against Nox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gibbons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gibbons can't find room to land a body shot as Nox controls the action.
Gibbons is trying to push Nox away but Nox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibbons working aggressively here.
Gibbons misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbons. #BC#
Gibbons breaks the clinch.
Nox tries a head kick but it misses.
Nox takes one to the chin there.
Nox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Gibbons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that round.
That's time! Gibbons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gibbons misses with a hook. Nox ducked under it nicely.
Gibbons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nox's head.#TD2#
Nox gets a double leg takedown into Gibbons's guard.
Nox is stalling in the full guard.
Nox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox 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. #T1#
Nox trying to control but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nox looking to sit in guard and control but Gibbons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gibbons is looking to pass into half guard but Nox pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nox is in guard.#REVB##T2#
Nox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibbons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nox throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Gibbons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nox looking to pass the guard.
Nox scoring with some ground and pound.
Gibbons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nox controls the pace.#T3#
Nox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nox controlling from the top position.
Gibbons working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gibbons blocks a head kick by Nox.
Nox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nox lands a nice shot that snaps Gibbons's head back.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibbons throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox connects with a high kick.
Nox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibbons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nox misses with a left hand
and Gibbons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibbons cracks Nox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nox slips under a jab.
Nox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gibbons with a body shot.
Nox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nox blocks a jab.
Nox misses with a wild combination.
Gibbons moves out of range of the body kick from Nox. #T5#
Jab from Gibbons.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Gibbons is out of range.
Nox slips under a jab.
Nox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbons counters with a stiff right hand.
Gibbons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
Nox is looking for the big counter here.
Gibbons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nox's head.
Nox throws a lazy right hand but Gibbons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibbons defends well and Nox ends up having to push Gibbons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox tries to bum rush Gibbons with a series of wild strikes but Gibbons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Gibbons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox is breathing heavily.
Gibbons wants to sweep here but Nox controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB#
Gibbons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nox throwing strikes but missing.
Gibbons controls Nox momentarily but Nox frees himself. #T7#
Nox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gibbons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Colin Nox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gibbons keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
Nox throws a push kick but Gibbons slaps the foot to one side.
Nox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Nox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibbons.
Nox throws a right hand that misses
and Gibbons counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T8#
Gibbons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Gibbons's head but Gibbons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Gibbons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gibbons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Nox.
Nox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Nox misses.
A punch lands to the side of Nox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Gibbons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gibbons lands with a nice combination. Nox backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Gibbons misses the target.
Nox staying out of range there.
Nox jabs at Gibbons's body.
Nox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gibbons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nox somewhat.#T9#
Nox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gibbons misses with a hook. Nox ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Gibbons, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Nox drives through with a takedown into Gibbons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Gibbons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nox shoots in looking for a takedown but Gibbons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gibbons misses with a left hand
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gibbons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibbons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roydell Gibbons dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gibbons digs a good hook to Nox's body.
Nice shot lands for Gibbons.#TD2#
Nox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Nox politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nox prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nox working the head and body with strikes.
Nox cracks Gibbons with a big elbow.
Gibbons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nox lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibbons can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibbons is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Gibbons is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nox stalling.
Nox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nox stalling.
Nox is stalling here. Gibbons is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gibbons has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Gibbons remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nox is not content to let Gibbons control the position.
Nox tries to buck Gibbons off but Gibbons is having none of it.#T3#
Nox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gibbons has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nox is looking to regain half guard here but Gibbons keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Gibbons has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nox fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gibbons.
Gibbons throwing a counter right hand but Nox manages to avoid it.
Nox misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibbons jabs at Nox's body.#TD2#
Nox closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gibbons quickly recovers to half guard.

Gibbons makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gibbons.
Nox throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gibbons scores with a sloppy right hand. Nox should have avoided that one.
Gibbons throws a lazy right hand but Nox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gibbons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nox on the side of the head.
Nox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gibbons momentarily.
Nox is looking to land body kicks.
Nox scores with a kick to the body.
Nox misses with an uppercut
and Gibbons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nox thinking. #T5#
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roydell Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Nox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gibbons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gibbons can't do much from the bottom here.
Gibbons parries the strikes from Nox easily there. Nox is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gibbons to escape.
Nox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Gibbons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Nox trying to control the action but Gibbons is working from the bottom.
Gibbons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nox takes a little break here. Gibbons wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gibbons sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Nox thows a huge punch but Gibbons dodges it nicely.
Nox trying to control from half guard but Gibbons is working away.
Nox prevents Gibbons from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibbons tests Nox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gibbons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gibbons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
A big left from Gibbons misses.
Nox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T8#
Gibbons cracks a nice hook into Nox's ribs.
Nox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy body kick from Nox
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Nox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gibbons enables Nox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gibbons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Nox looking to improve position, pressing down on Gibbons's thigh with his hand. Gibbons seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nox paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nox's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gibbons picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roydell Gibbons!
After winning the bout, Roydell Gibbons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Nox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anubis as he avoids it easily.
Anubis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Nox feints and as Anubis raises his hands in defense, Nox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nox content to stall in guard here.
Anubis is pulling down on Nox's head. It's preventing any offense from Nox, at least for the moment.
Nox lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anubis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nox 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. #T1#
Let's hope that Nox 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.#SUB#
Anubis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anubis controls Nox momentarily but Nox frees himself.
Nox postures up in Anubis's guard and throws a big left but Anubis blocks it.
Nox stopping the sweep attempt from Anubis.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nox throws a big elbow that misses.
Anubis 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.#SUB#
Anubis has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Nox is looking to work some ground and pound but Anubis has wrist control.
Nox postures up and lands a big shot to Anubis's brow.
Nox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nox pushes down on Anubis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
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. Nox connects with a nice short shot to Anubis's temple.
Nox is taking a breather. Anubis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nox lands with a punch from half guard.
Nox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anubis is pressing down on Nox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anubis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anubis is trying to control the position but Nox postures up. #T4#
Anubis keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
Nox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis is trying to control the position but Nox postures up.
Nox is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Nox.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Nox connects with a right hand. Anubis shakes it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nox - that will leave a mark!
Anubis throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range. #T5#
Anubis swings for the body but Nox moves out of range.
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
Colin Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nox misses with a body kick.
Nox tests Anubis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horus Anubis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Nox gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Nox 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. #SUB#
Anubis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Anubis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nox pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Nox slows the pace down in half guard.
Anubis is trying to control but can't.
Nox wants to pass the guard but Anubis is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anubis has a hand on Nox's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nox takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T7#
Anubis regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nox in particular looking to stall.
Anubis gets back to full guard.
Nox content to stall in guard here. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nox trying to control but Anubis is working from the bottom.
Nox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anubis 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.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9#
Anubis throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Anubis misses with a hook.
Nox slips under a jab.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nox.
It looked like Anubis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nox.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Anubis throws an overhand right that lands on Nox's shoulder, as Nox tries to avoid the shot.
Nox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Anubis.
Nox is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nox throws a series of punches but Anubis avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Anubis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anubis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anubis works Nox's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Nox shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nox controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nox drives through with a takedown into Anubis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nox sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Anubis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anubis being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Anubis keeping full guard, as Nox tries to pass.
Anubis working a defensive guard here.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anubis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Nox does no damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nox's corner calls for a 1-2. Nox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nox.
Nox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Nox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nox has a takedown stuffed.
Anubis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nox.
Nox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nox throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Anubis blocks the body kick.
Anubis stuns Nox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anubis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Nox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nox in particular looking to stall.
Nox is looking to stall here but Anubis recovers full guard. #SUB#
Anubis has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Anubis working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Anubis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nox defends well.#T4#
Nox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anubis is trying to keep Nox in close.
Nox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colin Nox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anubis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Anubis keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nox moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Anubis's defenses.
Nox misses with a body shot.
Nox loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
Nox lands a really nice looking cross but Anubis seems unphased. #T6#
Anubis throws out a loose jab but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nox throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anubis scores with a hook to the body. Nox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nox throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Nox's belly button to the back.
Anubis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis throws a good cross that connects.
Anubis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Anubis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Nox drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Nox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anubis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nox has managed to get both his arms back between Anubis's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Nox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nox looking to pass the guard.
Anubis looking to control.
Nox stays in close to Anubis's body and controls the position.
Anubis is trying to hold Nox in close to prevent damage but Nox has managed to pass into half guard.
Nox is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anubis wants to control but Nox is keeping busy.
Anubis is not content to let Nox control the position.
Anubis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nox uses his free foot to push down on Anubis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anubis.
Anubis is desperately trying to improve his position but Nox has a good base and remains in mount.
Nox wants to control the pace but Anubis is squirming around nicely.
Anubis wants to hold on but Nox pushes him away.#T9#
Anubis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Anubis looking for submissions off his back.
Anubis is looking for a sweep. Nox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anubis actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nox lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anubis. Nox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nox.
Anubis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nox.#TD2#
Nox feints and as Anubis raises his hands in defense, Nox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nox controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Nox postures up and lands a big shot to Anubis's brow. #SUB#
Anubis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nox is aware though and is defending well.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Anubis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Anubis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nox works over Anubis with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Nox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Anubis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anubis is keeping the position for now.
Nox passes Anubis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anubis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Nox slows the pace down in half guard.
Nox is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nox wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving.
Nox showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anubis misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Nox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anubis to the mat! Anubis manages to get full guard.
Nox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nox.
Nox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anubis keeping full guard, as Nox tries to pass.
Nox pushes down on Anubis's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Nox sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Anubis is trying to get back to full guard.
Anubis manages to get to full guard.
Anubis has control of Nox's left arm, preventing Nox from doing any damage.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nox misses the shot to the body.
Nox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nox duly obliges.
Nox goes for a double leg but Anubis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anubis continues to drive forward.
Nox avoids the body shot from Anubis.
Anubis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colin Nox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Nox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anubis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anubis is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Anubis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anubis is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Nox is staying tight to Anubis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anubis is looking to reverse the position.
Nox is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anubis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Anubis is not content to let Nox control the position. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anubis is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Nox stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Anubis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick from Nox. #TD2#
Nox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Anubis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anubis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nox. #T9#
Anubis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Anubis stays in close to Nox's body and controls the position.
Anubis trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
Colin Nox decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 32
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Nox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nox duly obliges.
Nox with a poor takedown
letting Yardow counter with a right hand. #TD#
Yardow gets caught napping as Nox dives in and scores a takedown. Yardow manages to retain guard.

Yardow wriggles free and stands up.
Yardow thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nox lands a jab to Yardow's midsection.
Nox dips to his left and cracks Yardow with an uppercut!
Yardow blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Nox.
It seemed like Yardow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
Nox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yardow tests Nox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yardow throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Nox.
Nox cracks Yardow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yardow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Nox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yardow being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yardow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yardow to see if he's OK.
Nox controls the position from side control.
Yardow is trying to improve his position.
Yardow is letting Nox control him for a moment. #T2#
Nox working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yardow is trying to control Nox's posture but Nox avoids it.
Yardow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nox working the ground and pound.
Nox taking a breather here.
Nox throws a strike aimed at the side of Yardow's head but Yardow avoids it well.
Nox gets to mount! Yardow was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nox cracks Yardow with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Nox with shots to the head and body - Yardow looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nox controlling from mount.
Nox landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nox controlling the position easily from mount.
Yardow tries to reverse the position but Nox maintains control.
Nox lands a heavy elbow.
Nox landing strikes from the mount.
Nox controlling the position easily from mount.
Nox with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Nox avoids the attempt from Yardow to control.
Nox controlling his opponent.
Yardow wants to control but Nox is having none of it.
Nox controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T5#
Nox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yardow looks a forlorn figure.
Nox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nox avoids the attempt from Yardow to control.
Nox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nox lands a big shot there that rocks Yardow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nox avoids the attempt from Yardow to control.
Nox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Nox avoids the attempt from Yardow to control.
Nox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yardow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nox working Yardow over with strikes here.
Nox controlling from mount.
Yardow tries to reverse the position but Nox maintains control.
Nox controlling from mount.
Nox lands a couple of good shots and Yardow has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T7#
Nox scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nox cracks Yardow with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Yardow from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Yardow is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yardow trying to control the hands but Nox won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Yardow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yardow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nox performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Nox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yardow's head.
Nox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yardow wants to improve his position but Nox is controlling well. #T9#
Nox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yardow wants to control but Nox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yardow is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yardow tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
No luck for Nox with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Yardow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yardow at a distance. #CL2#
Yardow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Yardow.
Nox is looking to break free of the clinch but Yardow has double underhooks.
Yardow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nox is trying to break free.#BC#
Nox breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nox tries to move into range but Yardow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Yardow.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nox throws a series of punches but Yardow moves out of range.
Nox has his takedown stuffed
and Yardow counters with a right hand to the body.
Yardow has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Nox swings for the body but Yardow moves out of range.
Yardow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yardow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nox.
Yardow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nox with a body shot.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yardow can do to turn this around?
Nox misses with a looping right.
Yardow throws out a counter right but Nox avoids it with no problem.
Yardow throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yardow thuds a left hand into Nox's body.
A swing and a miss from Yardow.
Yardow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yardow.
Yardow fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Nox scores with a four punch combination!
Nox misses with a straight right.
Yardow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yardow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nox.
Yardow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yardow blocks a jab.
Nox blocks a jab.
Yardow misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Yardow misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yardow. Nox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nox misses with a body shot.
Yardow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nox.
Nox looks for a takedown but Yardow sprawls well.#T3#
Nox misses with a hook. Yardow ducked under it nicely.
Yardow thuds a left hand into Nox's body.
Nice straight punches there by Yardow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yardow.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yardow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yardow feints a jab promting Nox to slip. Yardow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yardow throws out a loose jab but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Yardow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yardow swings for the body but Nox moves out of range.
Yardow throws a hook but Nox avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Nox scores with a takedown into Yardow's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nox won't allow Yardow to sweep him here.
Yardow trying to control the position here. #T4#
Yardow trying to keep a closed guard but Nox is proving a slippery customer.
Yardow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yardow keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully.
Nox distracts Yardow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nox won't allow Yardow to sweep him here. #T5#
Nox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nox misses the shot to the body.
Zane Yardow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Nox.
Nox 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.
Nox connects with a body shot.
Nox stuns Yardow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nox throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Yardow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nox doesn't seem phased though.
Nox misses with a body shot.
Yardow misses with a double jab.
Yardow looks to land a right hand but Nox moved out of range.#TD#
Yardow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nox to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yardow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yardow can't keep his opponent in guard - Nox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yardow's head.
Yardow wants to improve his position but Nox is controlling well.
Yardow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nox 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.
Nox missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T7#
Yardow is trying to get back to full guard.
Nox drops an elbow to the side of Yardow's head.
Nox working Yardow over with strikes.
Nox controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nox lands a nice short elbow.
Yardow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nox preventing the sweep. #T8#
Yardow can't keep his opponent in guard - Nox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yardow pushes Nox off looking to stand but Nox dives back in and keeps control.
Yardow is trying to get back to full guard.
Nox winds up and cracks Yardow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nox keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nox is looking to advance position but Yardow won't allow it. #T9#
Yardow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nox is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nox moves nicely into side control.
Nox controlling the position from side mount.
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 Colin Nox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Yardow. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
Nox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yardow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yardow misses with a double jab.
Colin Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yardow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yardow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox lands a jab to the head.
Yardow loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Yardow. No joy for Nox on that attempt.
Nox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yardow is looking for the big counter here.
Nox throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Yardow counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yardow takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Nox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yardow on the side of the head.
Nox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yardow counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yardow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nox with a body shot.
Nox slips a jab from Yardow.
Nox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yardow circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Yardow misses.
Nox shoots in for a takedown but Yardow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yardow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yardow slips a jab and a cross from Nox.
Nox is looking to land body kicks.
Nox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##TD#
Nox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yardow's guard.
Yardow is pulling down on Nox's head. It's preventing any offense from Nox, at least for the moment.
Yardow is continuing to stall.
Nox wants to control from the top but Yardow keeps moving.
Colin Nox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yardow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nox has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yardow struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nox controlling the position from side mount.
Yardow is looking to regain half guard here but Nox keeps moving and retains side control.
Nox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yardow keeps working.
Yardow is trying to control Nox's posture but Nox avoids it.
Yardow tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nox wants to control but Yardow is keeping him busy.
Nox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yardow tries to buck Nox off but Nox is having none of it.
Nox working the head with strikes.
Nox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nox working away.
Yardow being controlled for a moment.
Nox looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yardow is avoiding damage well. #T5#
Yardow takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nox tries to move to mount but Yardow blocks the move with his legs.
Nox happy to just control the position for now.
Nox is looking to take a break and control but Yardow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yardow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nox slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yardow moves out of range of the body kick from Nox.
Yardow is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Nox misses.
Nox throws a big shot that misses.
Nox blocks a jab.
No joy there for Yardow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yardow circles away quickly and effectively.
Nox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Yardow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
Nox dives in for a single leg takedown but Yardow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yardow digs a right hand into Nox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nox's gas tank.
Nox wants to get back to striking at distance but Yardow won't allow it.
Yardow lands with a light punch inside.
Yardow working aggressively here.
Nox has had enough of the clinch but Yardow keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Nox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yardow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T8#
Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yardow has him pressed against the cage.
Nox blocks a body shot from Yardow.
Yardow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yardow scores with a shoulder strike.
Yardow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yardow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yardow misses with a body punch.
Nox blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Yardow. #T9#
A left hand lands to the body for Yardow.
Yardow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nox is trying to break the clinch but Yardow is controlling him.
Yardow tries to throw a body punch but Nox avoids it by throwing Yardow back against the cage.
Yardow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yardow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nox is trying to break the clinch but Yardow is controlling him.
Zane Yardow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yardow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nox backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Yardow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nox 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
After the fight, Colin Nox 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: TOF 28
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Charles is predictable there
and Nox counters with a one-two to the body.
Charles lands with a good body shot.
Charles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles throws a hook but Nox blocks it.
Nox swinging wildly here.
Charles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nox defends it well.
Nox misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Charles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Charles motions for Nox to come forward. Charles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox slips under a jab.
Charles misses with a hook.
Nox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Charles swings for the body but Nox moves out of range.
Nox leaves Charles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Charles tries to score with a low kick but Nox moves his leg out of the way.
Charles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charles lands a head shot.
Nox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Nox moves away and avoids it.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Charles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nox swinging wildly here.
Charles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Nox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charles throws an overhand right that lands on Nox's shoulder, as Nox tries to avoid the shot.
Nox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charles misses with a right hand
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nox moves away.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Charles throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Nox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nox lands a two punch combo.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Nox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Charles throws a hook to the side of Nox's head but Nox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charles throws the left hand but Nox avoids the punch easily.
Charles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Charles missing with a left hand there. Nox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nox misses with a combination #TD2#
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nox!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nox keeps working. #SUB2#
Nox wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Charles has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Nox's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Nox is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Charles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reggie Charles!

Event: HFC 54:Kangee vs Apolo
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Banik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nox misses with a hook.
Banik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Banik misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nox.
Nox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banik.
Nox connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Banik cracks Nox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nox misses with a wild combination.
Banik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Banik as he connects with a hook.
Banik blocks a jab.
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banik tries to counter with a takedown but Nox is quick to defend against it.
Banik looks to throw the jab but Nox is out of range. #T2#
Nox missing with a left hand there. Banik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Banik closes the distance and clinches.
Banik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nox prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Banik.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banik is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Come on Banik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banik misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Banik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Banik drives through and clinches with Nox against the cage. #BC2#
Nox manages to break the clinch.
Banik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nox moves away.
Nox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
A nice combination there by Nox.
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banik misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nox misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Banik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banik showed some decent athleticism there.
Nox pushes Banik off looking to stand but Banik dives back in and keeps control.
Nox is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Nox 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#
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branko Banik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banik throws an overhand right that lands on Nox's shoulder, as Nox tries to avoid the shot.
Banik throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Banik tries to bum rush Nox with a series of wild strikes but Nox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banik slips a jab from Nox.
Nox scores with a jab. Banik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
Nox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banik. #T1#
Banik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banik misses with a left hand
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Banik throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Banik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banik looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Nox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Banik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banik misses with a hook to the body
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nox staying out of range there.
Banik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 goes for a double leg but Nox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nox continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Nox breaks the clinch.
Nox throws the left hand but Banik avoids the punch easily.
Nox throws a nice looking combination but Banik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Nox avoids it well and moves away.
Nox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Banik lands a jab to the nose.
Banik scores with a shot to the body.
Banik is looking to clinch but Nox is avoiding it.
Nox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banik throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Nox unleashes a big counter combination but Banik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Banik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nox throws a hook but Banik blocks it.
Nox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nox ducks right into an uppercut from Banik.
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!
Nox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banik lands with a straight right. Nox didn't see that one coming.
Colin Nox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nox throws a right hand that Banik ducks under and follows up with a left that Banik also avoids with ease.
Banik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Banik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Banik misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Nox misses its intended target.
Banik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Banik takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Banik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik tries for a takedown but Nox circles away easily
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Nox as Banik shoots in.
Nox is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
A slow jab from Nox misses its intended target.
Banik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nox sprawls and moves away.
Nox throws a right and a left that Banik avoids nicely.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Nox avoids it well and moves away.
Banik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nox has time to react.
Banik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nox is fending him off so far but Banik persists. Nope, Nox circles away and we're back to standing.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Banik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Banik rushes Nox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banik tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Nox breaks the clinch.
Banik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Banik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banik.
Nox catches Banik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banik misses with an uppercut
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nox misses with a series of wild punches.
Nox slaps away a takedown attempt from Banik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banik.
A little jabbing left from Nox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A jab from Banik misses.
Banik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
Banik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nox.
Banik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banik takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Branko Banik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banik misses with a hook
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Banik misses with a wild body shot.
Nox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Banik counters with a takedown into side control.
Banik tries to score with some ground and pound. Nox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banik fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Nox tries to escape but Banik is in control.
Nox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banik scoring with punches and elbows.
Nox is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nox defending against the ground and pound.
Nox taking a bit of punishment here - Banik scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Banik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nox tries to improve position but can't.

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 Branko Banik.
I think Nox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
A less than humble Colin Nox misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Nox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Nox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Nox is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nox prevents a body shot from Carter. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nox backwards.
Nox is trying to break free.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Carter.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nox backwards.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nox.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nox backwards.
Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Nox has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Carter.
Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nox letting Carter take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away.
Nox blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land. #T3#
Carter pushes Nox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nox is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nox backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter working aggressively here.
Nox tries to circle away but Carter has him pinned against the cage.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter has Nox pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
Carter lands a left hand. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter works on Nox's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a series of punches but Nox avoids them all with ease.
Carter tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.
Nox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nox eats them both and turns towards Carter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Carter misses.
Nox defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Nox misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Nox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter controlling the position.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nox looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nox wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Nox wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carter manages to pass to side control.
Nox is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Carter is keen to just control but Nox is a slippery customer.
Carter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nox!
Nox wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Nox tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Nox 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.
Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Nox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carter wants to control the pace but Nox is squirming around nicely.
Nox is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nox regains half guard.
Carter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nox is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Nox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nox off the cage and back into range.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Nox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter tries to clinch but Nox moves away #TD2#
and Nox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carter is doing well to control the position and prevent Nox from advancing to side control.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Nox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter wants to improve his position but Nox is controlling well.
Carter is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Carter trying to control here.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nox can do to turn this around?
Carter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nox! But no joy.#CL#
Carter rushes Nox and presses him up against the cage.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch. #CL#
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
Carter presses Nox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Carter.
Barry Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter just leaning against Nox, taking a breather.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter works on Nox's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Nox controls the action.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away.
Carter lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nox or not.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Nox avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. #BC#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nox's head backwards.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carter tries to clinch up.#T4#
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Nox's defenses.
Barry Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barry Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Nox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nox on the side of the head.
Colin Nox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Nox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Carter!
Barry Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Tekd throws out a loose jab but Nox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nox.
Tekd throws an overhand right that lands on Nox's shoulder, as Nox tries to avoid the shot.
Tekd throws a hook to the side of Nox's head but Nox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tekd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nox.
Nox lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Tekd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tekd lands in his opponent's guard.
Tekd trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tekd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tekd trying to control but Nox is working from the bottom.
Tekd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tekd 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.
Tekd trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox 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#
Nox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nox trying to control from half guard but Tekd is working away. #T2#
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.
Nox controlling the pace.
Tekd is not content to let Nox control the position.
Tekd is positioning himself well to prevent Nox advancing to mount.
Tekd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Tekd tries to get to full guard but Nox has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tekd throws a looping overhand right but Nox ducks down to avoid it.
Tekd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nox throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tekd misses the target.
Tekd misses with a straight right.
Tekd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Jab, jab by Nox - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Tekd.
Nox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tekd swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Tekd avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tekd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tekd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Tekd.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tekd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nox as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tekd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nox was well out of range. Poor timing from Tekd.
Tekd throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Tekd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Nox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Tekd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nox did well to prevent Tekd getting side control.
Tekd not doing much here.
Tekd is keen to just control but Nox is a slippery customer.
Nox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tekd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tekd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nox's head.
Nox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tekd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tekd's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Nox 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.
Nox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tekd.
Tekd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tekd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nox's guard.
Tekd trying to control the action but Nox is working from the bottom.
Tekd prevents Nox from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tekd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nox wants to improve his position but Tekd is controlling well.
Tekd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tekd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tekd trying to control the action but Nox is working from the bottom.
Tekd wants to pass to mount but Nox is defending the position.
Nox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tekd. #T3#
Nox is not content to let Tekd control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tekd throws a sloppy body shot
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tekd misses with an uppercut
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nox misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Nox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tekd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.
Nox fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tekd throws out the jab.
Tekd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Nox stalks Tekd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tekd's face. Tekd staggers backwards, shaken.
Tekd just misses with a punch to the body.
Tekd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nox manages to avoid it.#T4#
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Nox misses with a wild combination.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Tekd misses.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tekd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nox.
Tekd misses the jab.
Tekd throws a jab but it's blocked by Nox.
Tekd wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tekd throws a looping overhand right but Nox ducks down to avoid it.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 Gatrek Tekd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nox misses with a looping left.
Tekd throws a right hand that misses
letting Nox counter with a right hand.
Tekd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatrek Tekd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tekd misses with a wild body shot.
Nox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nox throws a series of punches but Tekd avoids them all with ease.
Tekd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nox but Nox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tekd misses with a hook
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox stuns Tekd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Colin Nox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nox slips under a jab from Tekd.
Tekd lands a jab to Nox's midsection.#T1#
Tekd shoots in but Nox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tekd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nox misses with a double jab #TD#
and Tekd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nox!
Nox manages to get back to half guard.
Tekd trying to control from half guard but Nox is working away.
Nox tries to kick Tekd off but Tekd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #ES2#
Nox has one foot on Tekd's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Tekd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nox unleashes a big counter combination but Tekd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Tekd throws a big shot that misses.
Tekd misses with a looping left.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tekd shoots for a takedown but Nox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gatrek Tekd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tekd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tekd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tekd misses the jab.
As Tekd backs off Nox throws a huge counter combo but Tekd manages to avoid it all.
Tekd misses with a right hand
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tekd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nox defends well and Tekd ends up having to push Nox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tekd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tekd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nox misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Tekd misses
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox slips a straight right by Tekd.
Tekd just misses with a punch to the body.
Tekd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Tekd misses.
Tekd misses with a right hand
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Nox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tekd loads up on a big right hand but Nox slips the punch.
Nox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tekd ducks under a wild hook from Nox.
An attempted straight right counter from Tekd misses the target.
Nox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tekd throws a big shot that misses.
Nox throws a body punch but Tekd moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tekd.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tekd misses the target.
Nox is looking for the big counter here.
Tekd looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tekd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tekd misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Nox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
Colin Nox was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 40:Standifer vs John
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Nox coming out on top.#CL#
Plutarque closes the distance and clinches.
Plutarque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nox smiles and moves away. #CL#
Plutarque darts in and clinches Nox up against the cage.
Nox is trying to push Plutarque away but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nox blocks a body shot from Plutarque.
Nox's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Plutarque is looking for a takedown.
Nox has had enough of the clinch but Plutarque keeps him there for the moment.
Plutarque lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nox backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Plutarque.
I was talking to Plutarque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nox is trying to break the clinch but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage.
Nox can't break the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nox walks away with a smile on his face. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plutarque circles away quickly and effectively.
Plutarque tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nox swivels and escapes.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plutarque is looking to clinch.
Nox lands a really nice looking cross but Plutarque seems unphased. #CL#
Plutarque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nox working hard to break the clinch.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque tries to break the clinch but Nox is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Plutarque.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Plutarque ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Plutarque no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2##SUB#
Plutarque has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Nox sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Plutarque working for a triangle but Nox defends it easily.
Nox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Plutarque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nox defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Nox stands up and waves to Plutarque to follow him. #T3##CL#
Plutarque has closed the distance and engaged Nox in a clinch. #TD#
Plutarque jumps guard.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Plutarque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plutarque trying to keep a closed guard but Nox is proving a slippery customer.
Nox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Plutarque looking for a sweep. Not yet Plutarque, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Plutarque throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nox escapes and throws Plutarque's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Plutarque tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plutarque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nox wants to free his trapped foot but Plutarque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plutarque is pressing down on Nox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Plutarque has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Plutarque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Michel Plutarque 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#
Nox misses with a double jab.
Jean Michel Plutarque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Plutarque drives through and clinches with Nox against the cage.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Nox has him pressed against the cage.
Plutarque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Plutarque fails to land.
Plutarque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nox can do to turn this around?
Plutarque lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox can't break the clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutarque jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nox walks away with a smile on his face. Plutarque gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nox scores with a hook.#T1#
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Plutarque rushes Nox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox stands there with Plutarque around his waist. Plutarque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Nox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Plutarque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox stands there with Plutarque around his waist. Plutarque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plutarque has him pressed against the cage.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Plutarque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.#T2#
Plutarque takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plutarque tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
It seemed like Nox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Nox misses.
Nox connects with the punch.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Nox pushes him off.
Nox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Plutarque is out of range.
Plutarque moves in looking to clinch but Nox pushes him off.
As Plutarque backs off Nox throws a huge counter combo but Plutarque manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Nox misses with a few strikes there.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Plutarque drops his hands momentarily and Nox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Plutarque 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nox fails to land with a series of punches.
Nox lands with a straight right. Plutarque didn't see that one coming.
Plutarque tries to clinch up but Nox circles away and keeps his distance.
Plutarque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Plutarque moves into the clinch.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but Nox has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nox breaks from the clinch.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nox lands a really nice looking cross but Plutarque seems unphased.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutarque fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nox! But no joy.
Nox tries to bum rush Plutarque with a series of wild strikes but Plutarque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plutarque tries to clinch there but Nox circles away.
It seemed like Nox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Plutarque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plutarque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox 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! 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#
Plutarque fails with the takedown.
Nox digs a good hook to Plutarque's body.
Plutarque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nox cracks a nice hook into Plutarque's ribs.
Nox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nox lands a two punch combo.
Nox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Nox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nox.
Plutarque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutarque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutarque is looking to clinch.
Nox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Plutarque misses with a two punch combination.
Nox swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutarque.
Nox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plutarque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Nox keeps the fight on the outside.
Nox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Nox looks to move away, Plutarque throws a big counter combo but Nox just gets out of the way.
Plutarque doesn't manage to clinch there - Nox circles away.
Nox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Plutarque tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Michel Plutarque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nox tries to break free but Plutarque pushes him back against the cage.
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Nox holds him up against the cage and eventually Plutarque drops back down to his feet.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.
Plutarque jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nox is trying to break free.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nox to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Plutarque tries to pull guard but Nox won't allow it.
Nox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nox is looking to break free of the clinch but Plutarque has double underhooks.
Plutarque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutarque working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nox as Plutarque tries to tie him up.
Plutarque lands a shoulder strike.
Plutarque keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nox's efforts to push away.#TD#
Plutarque pulls Nox into guard.
Nox looking to pass the guard.
Nox wants to stand but Plutarque is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Plutarque is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Plutarque has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nox doesn't defend quickly enough and Plutarque has managed to lock this one up! Can Nox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Plutarque on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Michel Plutarque!

Event: ICE 9:
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Gelashvili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gelashvili 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.
No luck for Gelashvili with that takedown attempt.
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Nox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gelashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Nox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gelashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gelashvili dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Gelashvili's head and hops out.
Gelashvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox stuffs the takedown attempt from Gelashvili. Gelashvili gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Nox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gelashvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gelashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Nox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gelashvili.
Nox tries to bum rush Gelashvili with a series of wild strikes but Gelashvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gelashvili shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gelashvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nox swinging wildly here.
Gelashvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gelashvili.
Nox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Gelashvili changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nox. No joy for Gelashvili on that attempt.
Nox misses with a wild combination.
Gelashvili dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Gelashvili's head and hops out.#T2#
Nox looks to throw the jab but Gelashvili is out of range.
Gelashvili dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Gelashvili's head and hops out.
Giorgi Gelashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gelashvili closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nox's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelashvili content to stall in guard here.
Gelashvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gelashvili stays in close to Nox's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelashvili stops Nox from standing up.
Gelashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gelashvili controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gelashvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gelashvili fails to land the takedown.
Gelashvili shoots for a takedown but Nox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gelashvili looks for a takedown but Nox sprawls well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gelashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gelashvili somewhat.
Gelashvili shoots in for a double leg but Nox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gelashvili shoots for a takedown but Nox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gelashvili shoots for a double leg takedown but Nox sprawls well. He's pushed Gelashvili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gelashvili has a takedown stuffed.
Gelashvili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nox tries to avoid it but Gelashvili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nox to the ground. Nox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gelashvili with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Gelashvili looks winded!
Gelashvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nox 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.

Colin Nox dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gelashvili.
A telegraphed right hand from Nox misses the target.
Nox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gelashvili.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gelashvili or perhaps it was just good defense by Nox, which made it look bad.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nox throwing a counter right hand but Gelashvili manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gelashvili.
It looked like Nox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gelashvili.
Nox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nox defends it nicely.
Gelashvili dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Gelashvili's head and hops out.
Nox is looking to counter punch.
Nox misses with a looping left.
Nox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gelashvili slips under a jab.
Nox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nox slaps away a takedown attempt from Gelashvili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Nox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gelashvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gelashvili. #T2#
Gelashvili has his takedown stuffed
and Gelashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelashvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Gelashvili misses with a takedown
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gelashvili closes the distance and clinches up with Nox, looking for a takedown. Gelashvili pushes Nox against the cage but Nox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gelashvili shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nox but Nox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gelashvili is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Nox coming out on top.#T3#
Nox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gelashvili.
Nox leaves Gelashvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nox throws out a loose jab but Gelashvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelashvili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gelashvili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nox lands a jab.
Gelashvili shoots for a double leg takedown but Nox sprawls well. He's pushed Gelashvili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gelashvili shoots for a double leg takedown but Nox sprawls well. He's pushed Gelashvili's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nox stuffs the takedown attempt from Gelashvili. Gelashvili gets slowly back to his feet.
Nox is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Nox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nox misses with a double jab.
Gelashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Nox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gelashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Gelashvili is out of range.
Nox throws the left hand but Gelashvili avoids the punch easily.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelashvili can do to turn this around?
Nox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelashvili.
Nox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gelashvili circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nox leaves Gelashvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gelashvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gelashvili misses with a takedown attempt - Nox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gelashvili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nox tries to avoid it but Gelashvili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nox to the ground. Nox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gelashvili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gelashvili.
Gelashvili ducks under a wild hook from Nox.
Gelashvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nox swivels and escapes.
Gelashvili changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nox tries to avoid it but Gelashvili manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nox to the ground. Nox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nox sprawls well. Nox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gelashvili gets slowly back to his feet.
Gelashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gelashvili shoots in but Nox avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Nox misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Gelashvili decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nox's guard.
Gelashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gelashvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelashvili is continuing to stall.#T2#
Nox is trying to keep Gelashvili in close.
Nox keeping moving, preventing Gelashvili from controlling successfully.
Gelashvili stays in close to Nox's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gelashvili shoots in and drives through. Nox sprawls well.
Colin Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gelashvili looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gelashvili dodges the punch combination from Nox.
Gelashvili is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##TD2#
Nox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nox working a defensive guard here.
Gelashvili prevents Nox from getting back to his feet.
Nox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nox tries to get out of the position.
Nox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gelashvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gelashvili wants to control from the top but Nox keeps moving. #T4#
Gelashvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gelashvili stopping the sweep attempt from Nox.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gelashvili goes for a double leg but Nox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nox continues to drive forward.
Nox missing with a left hand there. Gelashvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelashvili is just out of range.
Nox digs a good hook to Gelashvili's body.
Giorgi Gelashvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gelashvili swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Nox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nox, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!

Event: ICE 6:
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Greco misses.
Nox swinging wildly here.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greco.
Greco throws a right hand that Nox ducks under and follows up with a left that Nox also avoids with ease.
Greco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greco throws a wild body kick that Nox sees coming a mile off.
Greco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Nox thuds his right hand into Greco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nox avoids a kick to the body.
Nox connects with a right hand. Greco shakes it off.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
Greco misses with a kick to the body.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Greco throws a combination that misses
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco dives in and grabs Nox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nox pushes down on Greco's head and hops out.
Greco tries to move into range but Nox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greco misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Greco dodges the punch combination from Nox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco shoots in for a takedown but Nox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greco slips under a jab from Nox.
Greco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nox misses with a series of wild punches.
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nox misses the shot to the body.
Nox takes a swing at Greco's ribcage but misses.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Greco has time to react.
Greco looks for the body kick but Nox saw that one coming. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greco is defended easily by Nox.
Nox leaves Greco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nox is looking to counter punch.
Greco is looking to land body kicks.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roman Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco fails to land the takedown.
Nox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greco momentarily.
Greco throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Nox.
Nox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greco with the counter takedown but Nox avoids it easily.
Greco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.
Greco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greco in his tracks.
Nox misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Greco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nox finds it's way round the side to connect with Greco's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Greco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nox has got the better of the exchanges.
Nox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
As Greco looks to move away, Nox throws a big counter combo but Greco just gets out of the way.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Greco. Those never looked like landing.
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nox.
Colin Nox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greco gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Greco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Greco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nox missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greco swinging wildly here.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
Nox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco misses with a double jab
and Nox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greco throws a body punch but Nox moves out of range.
Nox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a nice uppercut.
Roman Greco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Nox.#T2#
Greco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nox circles away.
Greco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Nox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nox is looking for a counter combo.
Nox throws a hook but Greco avoids it easily.
Nox stuffs the takedown attempt from Greco. Greco gets slowly back to his feet.
Nox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nox as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Greco shoots in but no luck this time.
Nox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a straight right hand.
Greco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nox looks to score with a jab to the body but Greco is just out of range.
Nox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nox wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Nox misses.
Nox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nox lands with a straight right. Greco didn't see that one coming.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greco slips a jab from Nox.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Nox misses.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nox just misses with a punch to the body.
Greco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nox works the jab nicely.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Greco's head but Greco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greco shoots and misses
and Nox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Greco tries to move into range but Nox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox dominated that second round.
That's time! Nox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greco.
Nice jab there from Nox.
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nox circles away quickly and effectively.
Greco tries a head kick but it misses.
Greco slips a jab from Nox.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco shoots for a takedown but Nox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Colin Nox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Greco.
Nox throws a shot from downtown. Greco moves away and avoids it.
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nox jabs at Greco's body.#T1#
Nox moves out of range of the leg kick from Greco.
Nox stuffs the takedown.
Greco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Greco.
Nox stalks Greco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Greco's face. Greco staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Nox finds it's way through Greco's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nox throws out a powerful jab.
Greco shoots in for a double leg but Nox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greco. Greco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Greco is out of range.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Nox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nox to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nox throws a series of punches but Greco moves out of range.
Greco with the counter takedown but Nox avoids it easily.
Nox throws a right and a left that Greco avoids nicely.
Greco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nox counters with a three punch combo that has Greco backing up. Greco nods at Nox to acknowledge the strikes.
Nox throws a lazy right hand but Greco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nox wants it to stay on the feet.
Greco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Nox blocks the leg kick.
Greco fails with a takedown attempt.
Nox cracks Greco with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Greco shoots in but Nox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greco with a poor takedown
and Nox counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Greco with that takedown attempt.
Greco moves away from the strike by Nox.
Nox lands with a right hand.
Nox dips to his left and cracks Greco with an uppercut!
Greco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nox.
Nox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Greco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nox trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Nox is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nox wants to control but Greco is keeping busy.
Nox wants to get back to his feet.
Greco throwing shots but Nox is blocking nicely.
Greco controlling the action here.
Greco passes to full mount!
Roman Greco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Nox trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Nox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nox, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!

Event: ICE 3: HoÊ»omaka ka huakaÊ»i
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##TD#
Nox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alexander's half guard.
Nox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nox is taking a breather. Alexander says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox wants to advance to full mount but Alexander doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Nox works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
Nox wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Nox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nox seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alexander for as long as he can get away with.
Nox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander trying to remain calm as Nox controls from the top position.
Alexander takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Alexander takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Nox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alexander prevents Nox from moving into mount.
Alexander on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Nox controlling the position.
Nox working the head with strikes.
Nox slows the pace down. #T4#
Nox is chipping away with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nox has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alexander!
Alexander takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nox raining down shots from the mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nox cracks Alexander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Nox 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#
Left hook, right uppercut from Alexander. #CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Nox back into the cage.
Nox has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexander.
Nox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander lands an elbow that stopped Nox in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alexander's efforts to push away.
Nox tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander keeps control of Nox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Nox's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexander after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Alexander tries to break free but Nox pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Colin Nox has been cut.
Alexander lands an elbow just above Nox 's eye.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexander pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Nox shoots in and gets a takedown into Alexander's guard.
Nox stops Alexander from standing up.
Nox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nox controls the pace.#T2#
Nox won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
Nox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nox working some strikes from top position.
Colin Nox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nox controlling from the top position.
Nox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Nox continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Nox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nox is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Nox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nox 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.
Nox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexander being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nox looks up at the clock and then as Alexander takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colin Nox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alexander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
Nox tries to pull guard but Alexander won't allow it.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nox's defenses.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nox tries to pull guard but Alexander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nox is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Alexander.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexander.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alexander gets through Nox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alexander working Nox over with knees to the body.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander lands a head kick! #TD#
Nox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Nox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alexander is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexander is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Nox prevents Alexander from getting back to his feet.
Nox preventing the sweep.
Nox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Nox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Nox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alexander 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#
Nox wants to improve his position but Alexander is controlling well.
Nox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nox pulls Alexander in to control the position. #SUB#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Nox striking off his back but it's not causing Alexander any problems.
Alexander won't allow Nox to sweep him here.
Nox wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander is fighting to break Nox's control of his arms but Nox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Alexander!
Jon Alexander made sure to mention his sponsor, Flawless Victory Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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