Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Aebersold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Aebersold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Aebersold. Aebersold gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Aebersold with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aebersold.
Mark Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregoire Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a hook.#T1#
Aebersold is looking to clinch.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aebersold.
Aebersold darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aebersold misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aebersold lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aebersold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Aebersold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aebersold throws a body kick that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aebersold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aebersold.
Aebersold punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aebersold shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aebersold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Aebersold moves away and avoids it.
Aebersold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#T3##CL2#
Aebersold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Aebersold controls the action.
Aebersold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aebersold or not.
Smith presses Aebersold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aebersold looks winded!
Smith lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand into Aebersold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aebersold's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aebersold.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Aebersold tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a right hand from hell and Aebersold is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Smith!
Mark Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Nightmare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a combination #CL2#
and Nightmare holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nightmare lands with a short shot to the head.
Nightmare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nightmare is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nightmare lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Nightmare controls the action.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Nightmare.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nightmare - that landed with a thud.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nightmare can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nightmare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Nightmare landing knees to the head.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Nightmare lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nightmare. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Nightmare lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Nightmare. #T1#
Nightmare scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Nightmare lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Nightmare creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Knox's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Knox drops to his knees and Nightmare pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
Last Nightmare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Knox was interviewed post fight and said '*lays gloves down in the center of the cage*'.

Event: CFC 599
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Knox dodges the punch combination from Hook.
Hook throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hook.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Hook counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hook definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hook is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hook.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Hook throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Hook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Sinistra Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Hook backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Hook manages to avoid it all.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Hook.
Hook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
We've been informed that Knox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hook takes one to the chin there.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hook tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Hook throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Hook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hook is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Hook.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hook manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a body punch but Hook moves out of range.
Hook with the inside leg kick.
Hook moves away from the strike by Knox.
A low kick from Hook is predictable there
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Hook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hook rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hook throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hook.
Hook slips a jab from Knox.
Hook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Hook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hook scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hook misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Hook.
Knox checks a low kick from Hook.
Hook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Hook misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hook lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.#T4#
Knox dodges the punch combination from Hook.
Hook tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Hook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hook throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Hook misses its intended target.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Hook crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sinistra Hook has been cut.
Hook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sinistra Hook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sinistra Hook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Hook fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hook connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hook cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Hook misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox works over Hook's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Hook feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
John Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hook got wobbled bad by a big combination! Knox presses forward with punches and knees until Hook stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hook closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Knox!
John Knox 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: CFC 589
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.#KD#
Knox drops Monroe with a beautiful combination! Monroe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!#ROC#Monroe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.#T1#
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox tries to move into range but Monroe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Monroe clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe 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.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Monroe.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox misses with a body shot. #T3#
Monroe moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Knox swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monroe fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Knox out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Francesco Monroe!

Event: CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aebersold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox connects with a right hand. Aebersold shakes it off.#KD2#
Knox drops Aebersold with a beautiful combination! Aebersold stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Aebersold is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gregoire Aebersold has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Knox has cracked Aebersold with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Knox lands another huge swinging hook and Aebersold tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Aebersold, before Knox can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Knox!
After the fight, John Knox 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: CFC 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Sanders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Sanders seems unphased.
Sanders seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws out a counter right but Sanders avoids it with no problem.
Sanders lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Sanders went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.#T1#
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanders to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Knox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Sanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Moses Sanders has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with the combination. #T2#
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Sanders counters with a crisp one two that drops Knox! Sanders thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knox to his feet! Knox is in big trouble!
Knox looks winded!
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanders lands with a right that hurts Knox. Knox looks to clinch but Sanders throws a short knee that drops Knox. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Moses Sanders!
Moses Sanders seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 571
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Winston looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Winston tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox moves out of range as Winston throws a body kick.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Winston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Winston throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Knox throws a series of punches but Winston avoids them all with ease.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a right hand to the body.
Winston moves away from the strike by Knox.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.#T2#
Winston blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Crunch! Winston slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox slips under a jab.#T3##KD2#
Winston cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knox looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winston finish him? #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Winston cracks Knox with a hook to the temple - Knox is on wobbly legs here! Winston swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Knox falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Winston wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Winston!

Event: CFC 556
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a one two combo.
Fry throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fry.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Fry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fry looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fry.
Fry misses with a looping left.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Fry misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fry misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Fry back into the cage.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Fry's ribcage. Fry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fry looks winded!
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Fry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fry blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frys head.
Fry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fry's efforts to push away.
Knox is leaning against Fry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank. #T3#
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fry.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fry.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fry.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Fry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #T4#
Fry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fry wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Fry.
Knox throws a right hand that Fry ducks under and follows up with a left that Fry also avoids with ease.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away.
Fry misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox throws a series of punches but Fry avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Knox rushes Fry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
John Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Fry prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Knox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries a body shot but Fry blocks it.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fry.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
We've been informed that Fry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox cracks Fry with a nice body shot.#T2#
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fry can do to turn this around?#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away.
Al Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Al Fry has been cut.#T3##KD#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Fry crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fry is rocked!
Knox catches Fry with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Fry forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Knox!
John Knox 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: CFC 549
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Higgins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Don Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Don Higgins has been cut.
Higgins fails with the takedown#KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Higgins toppling to the canvas! Higgins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Higgins misses with a hook #KD#
and Knox counters with a crisp one two that drops Higgins! Knox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Higgins to his feet! Higgins is in big trouble!
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Knox catches Higgins with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Higgins forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Knox!
After the fight, John Knox 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: CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Knox throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Sole quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A good leg kick by Sole.
That kick from Sole tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sole connects with a leg kick.
Sole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range.
Sole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Sole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sole connects with a leg kick.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Sole connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Sole tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Sole tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sole at a distance.
Knox cracks Sole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sole is looking to land body kicks.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Sole.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Sole tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sole tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
Sole is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks. #CL#
Sole darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sole misses with a knee to the head.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sole lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Sole avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Sole looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sole lands a good knee to the midsection. Knox won't want to take too many of those.
Sole blocking some punches.
Sole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sole lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye. #CUT#It looks like John Knox has been cut.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Sole controls his hands.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Sole lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Sole lands a damaging elbow.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sole lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to push Sole away but Sole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
Sole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Sole.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries a body shot but Sole blocks it.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sole or not.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sole's elbow.
Knox digs a right hand into Sole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sole's gas tank.
Sole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole.
Sole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox lands a right hand.
Sole throws an elbow but it misses.
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sole - that will leave a mark!
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Sole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sole with a body shot.
Knox swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole. #CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Sole has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Sole landing knees to the head.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jacks Sole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sole lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Sole keeps him there for the moment.
Sole has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sole tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Sole back against the cage.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sole gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Nice elbow from Sole.
Sole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Sole.
Sole misses with a knee to the head.
Sole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox tries to break free but Sole pushes him back against the cage.
Sole looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sole prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Sole misses with an elbow over the top.
Sole with a knee to the head.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sole lands a nice elbow.
Sole lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Sole, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Sole. #ROC#Knox is rocked!
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Sole, against the cage.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Sole finish him?
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Sole has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Knox - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Sole, and another! Knox is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 534
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramkins.
Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ramkins rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Ramkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ramkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Ramkins manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Ramkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Ramkins closes the distance and clinches.
Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ramkins. #BC2#
Ramkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ramkins moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Ramkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Ramkins.
Ramkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Ramkins lands a knee to the head.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramkins obliges.
Ramkins tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it. #T1#
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramkins looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Ramkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ramkins.
Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Ramkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Ramkins keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Ramkins.
Ramkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramkins working Knox over with knees to the body.
Ramkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ramkins controls the action.
Ramkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramkinss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ramkins controls the action. #BC2#
Ramkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramkins wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Ramkins wants to clinch.
Ramkins is looking to clinch.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramkins.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Ramkins scores with a hook.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Ramkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Ramkins blocks a jab.
Ramkins slips under a jab from Knox.
Ramkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox swings for the body but Ramkins moves out of range.
Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramkins slips a jab from Knox.
Ramkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Knox misses.
Ramkins staying out of range there.
Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramkins scrambles back to his feet.
Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ramkins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramkins is just out of range.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Ramkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramkins tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramkinss head.
Ramkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Knox.
A knee to the head by Ramkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramkins backwards. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Ramkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Ramkins has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ramkins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ramkins keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dan Ramkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ramkins fails to land.
Knox is trying to push Ramkins away but Ramkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramkins tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ramkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramkins.
Ramkins connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Ramkins has the dominant position.
Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Knox presses Ramkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox wants to break free but Ramkins has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox is leaning against Ramkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox presses Ramkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox cracks Ramkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ramkins avoids nicely. #T2#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramkins back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ramkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramkins scores with a knee to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ramkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
As Knox backs off Ramkins throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramkins moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Ramkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Ramkins staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
Ramkins unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ramkins is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramkins.
John Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Ramkins moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Knox misses.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Ramkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
A jab from Knox misses. #CL2#
Ramkins clinches up against the cage.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramkins prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ramkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramkins has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ramkins.
Knox tries to work over Ramkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramkins has double underhooks.
Ramkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Ramkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramkins crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ramkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ramkins clinches. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramkins dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Ramkins wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins.
Ramkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramkins is looking to clinch.
Ramkins tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramkins throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Ramkins tries to clinch up.
Ramkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Ramkins clinches.
Ramkins misses with the head strike.
Ramkins trying to land knees to the body.
Ramkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramkins misses with a knee strike.
Knox is working Ramkins over against the cage.#T2#
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox works on Ramkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox digs a right hand into Ramkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramkins's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Ramkins's ribcage. Ramkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Knox.
Ramkins slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramkins can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
It seemed like Ramkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox cracks Ramkins with a good jab.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Ramkins moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Ramkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ramkins avoids nicely.
Ramkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Ramkins's head back.
Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Ramkins wants to clinch.
Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Ramkins's ribs.
Knox stuns Ramkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ramkins's head but Ramkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramkins wants to clinch.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramkins momentarily.
Ramkins slips a jab from Knox.
Ramkins is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramkins slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramkins manages to avoid it.
Ramkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Knox misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
In his post fight interview, John Knox started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dan Ramkins had this to say: 'Tonight was not my night, but I ain't done yet. See you at the TOP! DRam out.'.

Event: CFC 530
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Bison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bison throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Knox misses.
A nice side step and Bison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Bison moved out of range.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Bison.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Bison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Bison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bison throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Bison throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Bison in a clinch.
Bison's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knox pushes Bison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bison manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bison misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox misses with a hook
and Bison counters with a stiff right hand.
Bison connects with a single shot there.
Bison just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Bison manages to avoid it.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Bison throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a left hand
and Bison counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bison.
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Bison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Bison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Knox thuds his right hand into Bison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bison, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Knox.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox pushes Bison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bison is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bison can't break the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Bison controls the action.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bison backwards.
Bison tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Knox keeps control of Bison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bison lands with a cross.
Bison misses with a hook.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox connects with a jab.
Bison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Bison misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bison moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Bison swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Bison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bison doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Bison moves away and avoids it.
Bison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Bison. Those never looked like landing.
Bison staying out of range there.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bison unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox cracks a nice hook into Bison's ribs.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Bison moves away and avoids it.
Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bison's hands.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bison slips the punch.
Bison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bison just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Bison's head back.
Bison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Bison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bison was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Bison with an uppercut!
Bison cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bison.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Bison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bison is looking for the big counter here.
Knox slips under a jab from Bison.
Bison throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bison.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Bison. Those never looked like landing.
Bison digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Bison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Bison's head but Bison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Bison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bison.
Knox lands a head shot.
Bison misses with a series of wild punches.
Bison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bison throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Bison looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
A big right from Bison misses. #T1#
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bison moves out of range of the strikes.
Bison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Bison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bison misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a hook but Bison blocks it.
Bison misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bison misses the target.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
enabling Bison to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Bison misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bison is just out of range.
Bison slips a straight right by Knox.
A nice side step and Bison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bison can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox 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. #T2#
Bison misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox avoids the body shot from Bison.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bison slips a jab from Knox.
Bison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Bison's ribcage. Bison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Bison is breathing heavily.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Bison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Bison throws a body shot but no joy.
Bison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A jab from Knox misses.
Bison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bison moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Bison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox takes a swing at Bison's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Bison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bison slips the punch.
Bison ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Bison up against the cage.
Bison is trying to break free.
Bison wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
John Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Knox cracks Bison with a nice body shot.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bison controls his hands.
Bison prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC2#
Bison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Bison tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox catches Bison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bison tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bison. Bison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bison avoids the body shot from Knox.
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bison fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bison misses the jab.
Bison misses with a hook.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Bison's shoulder, as Bison tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Bison's shoulder, as Bison tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bison dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox throws a hook but Bison avoids it easily.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Bison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bison throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Bison looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Bison slips a straight right by Knox.
Bison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Bison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bison scrambles back to his feet.
Knox slips a jab from Bison.
Bison throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bison.#CL#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Bison in a clinch.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bison avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox digs a right hand into Bison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bison's gas tank.
Bison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bison breaks the clinch. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Knox misses.
Bison walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Knox thuds a left hand into Bison's body.
Bison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bison connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Bison.
Bison tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Bison tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Bison unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bison cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Bison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bison slips the punch.
Bison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox connects with a right hand. Bison shakes it off.
Bison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Bison.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison misses with a two punch combination.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bison misses with a straight left. #T4#
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox lands a head shot.
Bison slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Bison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Bison ducks down to avoid it.
Bison misses with a looping left.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyke Bison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bison blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bison. Beautiful body shot.
Knox scores with a jab. Bison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
John Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bison takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
In his post fight interview, John Knox started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tyke Bison spoke after the fight, saying 'D'oh, d'oh, that thuckth! Back to the drawing board! '.

Event: CFC 527
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Ramkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ramkins's head but Ramkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Knox looks to move away, Ramkins throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Ramkins misses with a double jab.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramkins misses its target.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Ramkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Knox.
Ramkins takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Ramkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
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!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Ramkins moved out of range nicely.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramkins.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramkins.
John Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramkins cracks Knox with a good jab.
Ramkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Ramkins misses with the combination.
Knox is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ramkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox takes a swing at Ramkins's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily.
Ramkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramkins cracks Knox with a good jab.
Ramkins misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramkins throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramkins. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ramkins slips the punch.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Ramkins throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily.
Ramkins misses the shot to the body.
Ramkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knox eats them both and turns towards Ramkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox 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.
Knox with a jab.
Ramkins misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramkins.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox cracks Ramkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramkins looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox throws a hook but Ramkins avoids it easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Ramkins saw that one coming.
Ramkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Ramkins's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Knox lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox lands a jab to Ramkins's midsection.
Ramkins throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Ramkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Knox looks to move away, Ramkins throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Ramkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox jabs Ramkins right on the nose. Ramkins blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramkins is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramkins.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ramkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #T4#
Ramkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramkins, as that shot connected.
Ramkins is breathing heavily.
Ramkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Knox misses.
It looked like Ramkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox cracks Ramkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Ramkins's shoulder, as Ramkins tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Ramkins.
Ramkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramkins slips under a jab.
Knox punishes Ramkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramkins misses the jab.
A slow jab from Ramkins misses its intended target.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ramkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws the left hand but Ramkins avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Knox misses.
Ramkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramkins throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Knox misses.
Ramkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramkins throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws out a counter right but Ramkins avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Ramkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins.
Ramkins lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Ramkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramkins at a distance.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox lands a nice hook to Ramkins's body. Ramkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox scores with a hook.
Ramkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Ramkins is rocked!
Ramkins slips under a jab from Knox.
Ramkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Ramkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramkins throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Ramkins is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramkins's head.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramkins slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox punishes Ramkins's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook. Ramkins ducked under it nicely.
Knox digs a good body shot into Ramkins's ribs.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramkins throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Dan Ramkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramkins.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Ramkins seems unphased.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramkins doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Ramkins moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Ramkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Ramkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramkins misses with a looping left.
Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ramkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramkins moves away from the strike by Knox.
Ramkins looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox thuds a left hand into Ramkins's body.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ramkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ramkins avoids nicely.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Ramkins is out of range.
Ramkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox digs a good body shot into Ramkins's ribs.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramkins misses with a double jab.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramkins at a distance.
Nice shot by Knox.
Ramkins wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox clobbers Ramkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Ramkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ramkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox avoids the body shot from Ramkins.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Ramkins backs away looking to recover.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ramkins slips the punch.
Ramkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ramkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ramkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Ramkins tries to clinch up.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Ramkins's shoulder, as Ramkins tries to avoid the shot.
Ramkins misses with a low kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox digs a good body shot into Ramkins's ribs.
A jab from Knox misses.
Ramkins blocks a jab.
Ramkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramkins blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramkins misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Knox misses with an uppercut. Ramkins saw that one coming.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ramkins moves away and avoids it.
Ramkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ramkins moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Ramkins counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramkins.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramkins should have avoided that one.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramkins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ramkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramkins takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Ramkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ramkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ramkins misses with a straight right.
Ramkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Ramkins slips a straight right by Knox.
Ramkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramkins misses with a double jab.
Ramkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramkins throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ramkins walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Nice defenses there by Ramkins.
Ramkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramkins.
Ramkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Ramkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox with a hook.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.#T4#
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Ramkins walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Ramkins blocks it.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramkins.
Ramkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dan Ramkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramkins moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramkins staying out of range there.
Ramkins throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
John Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox works Ramkins's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
John Knox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Dan Ramkins had this to say: 'Tonight was not my night, but I ain't done yet. See you at the TOP! DRam out.'.

Event: CFC 520
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Prilla misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Prilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prilla. Prilla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prilla misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a jab when Prilla was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Prilla seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Prilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prilla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Knox looks to land a right hand but Prilla moved out of range.
Prilla throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Prilla throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Prilla. Those never looked like landing.
Knox throws out a counter right but Prilla avoids it with no problem.
Prilla misses with a body kick.
Prilla misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Prilla's head but Prilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPrilla.
Prilla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Prilla counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Prilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Prilla misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Prilla is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prillas head.
A frustrated look appears on Prilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Prilla tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Prilla drops back down to his feet.
Prilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Prilla is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prilla or not.
Knox pushes Prilla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prilla's efforts to push away.
Prilla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knox after a bit of a struggle.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Knox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Prilla blocks it.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Prilla avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox has Prilla pressed against the cage, preventing Prilla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prilla tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Prilla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Prilla up against the cage.#BC#
Prilla breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Prilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Prilla tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Prilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prilla's hands.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Antonio Prilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox wants to clinch but Prilla slips to the side
and Prilla counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prilla, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Prilla manages to break the clinch.
Prilla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Prilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Prilla.
Prilla swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Prilla. #CL#
Prilla pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
John Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prilla wants to break free but Knox has control. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox looks to land a combination but Prilla avoids it well.
Knox tries to clinch up but Prilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Prilla lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Prilla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prilla. Prilla obviously looking to wear him down.
Prilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prilla with a body shot.
Knox connects with a jab.#CL#
Prilla clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Prilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Knox rushes Prilla and presses him up against the cage.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox cracks Prilla with a nice body shot.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Prilla can't get the takedown. #T3#
Knox is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prilla is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Prilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Prilla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Prilla shakes him off and moves away.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Prilla eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Prilla misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Prilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prilla throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Prilla only half commits.
Prilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Prilla's head but Prilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox avoids the head kick by Prilla.
Knox 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.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Prilla's head.
John Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Prilla is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Prilla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Prilla.
Prilla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prilla moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Prilla.
Prilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Prilla. Knox shrugs it off though. #T1#
Prilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
John Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Prilla digs a good hook to Knox's body. #CL2#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Prilla back into the cage.
Prilla is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Prilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prilla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Prilla instigates a clinch. #T2#
Prilla has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox tries to work over Prilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Prilla up against the cage.
Prilla can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Prilla is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Prilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a left hand. #T3#
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Knox stalls.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Prilla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Prilla is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Prilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prilla misses with a double jab.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!#T4##CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prilla misses with a body punch.
Prilla tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox has Prilla pushed against the cage.
Prilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox keeps control of Prilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prilla misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Prilla tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Antonio Prilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
John Knox 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: CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahi Ai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mahi Ai clinches up against the cage.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Mahi Ai is controlling him.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahi Ai has him pressed against the cage.
Mahi Ai tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahi Ai.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mahi Ai throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Mahi Ai misses with some punches.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Mahi Ai is controlling him.
Mahi Ai pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahi Ai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Mahi Ai is controlling the position.
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch to the body.
Mahi Ai tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a body shot from Mahi Ai. #T2#
Mahi Ai works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Mahi Ai gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahi Ai swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch to the body.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Mahi Ai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Mahi Ai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahi Ai lands a shot to the body.
Mahi Ai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahi Ai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Mahi Ai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox looks winded!
Mahi Ai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahi Ai throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Mahi Ai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Mahi Ai lands an uppercut.
Mahi Ai misses with a body punch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahi Ai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahi Ai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai lands with a right to the head.
Knox wants to break free but Mahi Ai has control.
Mahi Ai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahi Ai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahi Ai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Mahi Ai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahi Ai slips under a jab.#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Mahi Ai. Mahi Ai maintains the clinch.
Mahi Ai throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mahi Ai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mahi Ai clinches up against the cage.
Mahi Ai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahi Ai can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas Mahi Ai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahi Ai has double underhooks.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Mahi Ai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahi Ai won't allow it.
We've been informed that Knox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Mahi Ai pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Mahi Ai tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Mahi Ai back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Mahi Ai keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahi Ai lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Mahi Ai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox blocks a body shot from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahi Ai tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Mahi Ai back against the cage.
Mahi Ai keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahi Ai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahi Ai has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a body shot from Mahi Ai.
A short left from Mahi Ai. #T3#
Mahi Ai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Mahi Ai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahi Ai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahi Ai scores with a hook to the body.
Knox blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Mahi Ai lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahi Ai misses with a body punch. #T4#
Mahi Ai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Mahi Ai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahi Ai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mahi Ai - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mahi Ai - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahi Ai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks a body shot from Mahi Ai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Mahi Ai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mahi Ai wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahi Ai throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Mahi Ai will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Mahi Ai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahi Ai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahi Ai gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahi Ai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi Ai can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Mahi Ai throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Mahi Ai prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Mahi Ai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T1#
A short left from Mahi Ai.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Mahi Ai has the dominant position.
Mahi Ai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahi Ai prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Mahi Ai lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Mahi Ai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Mahi Ai gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahi Ai can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Mahi Ai has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahi Ai won't allow it.
Mahi Ai tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Mahi Ai back against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Mahi Ai.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahi Ai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahi Ai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahi Ai is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahi Ai misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahi Ai. #T3#
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahi Ai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahi Ai scores with a hook to the body.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox prevents a body shot from Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Thomas Mahi Ai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahi Ai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahi Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
John Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahi Ai misses with a punch to the body.
Mahi Ai lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Mahi Ai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahi Ai, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Mahi Ai!
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Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavanagh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kavanagh misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox sizes up Kavanagh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox feints a jab promting Kavanagh to slip. Knox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kavanagh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like John Kavanagh has been cut.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kavanagh slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Kavanagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kavanaghs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Kavanagh has his takedown stuffed
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Kavanagh. Kavanagh maintains the clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Kavanagh is controlling the position.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kavanagh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Kavanagh keeps him there for the moment.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Kavanagh controls the action.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards. #BC#
Kavanagh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kavanagh has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Kavanagh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kavanagh is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kavanagh is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kavanagh is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Kavanagh into the cage.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Kavanagh is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Kavanagh jumps guard but Knox stands there with Kavanagh around his waist. Kavanagh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Kavanagh letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kavanagh manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kavanagh is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.#T3#
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kavanagh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kavanagh looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Kavanagh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kavanagh shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Kavanagh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knox throws out a counter right but Kavanagh avoids it with no problem.
Kavanagh is breathing heavily.
Knox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox connects with a single shot there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kavanagh.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Kavanagh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kavanagh misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kavanagh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kavanagh off to one side.
Kavanagh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Kavanagh ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kavanagh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kavanagh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kavanagh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kavanagh somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox throws a series of punches but Kavanagh moves out of range. #T1#
Kavanagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavanagh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kavanagh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kavanagh.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kavanagh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox misses the body punch
and Kavanagh counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Kavanagh to acknowledge the strikes.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Kavanagh. #T2#
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox cracks Kavanagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Knox forces Kavanagh back against the cage and clinches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Kavanagh takes a shot to the head.
Knox can't break the clinch. #TD#
Kavanagh pulls guard effortlessly.
Kavanagh trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Kavanagh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Kavanagh controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanagh trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kavanagh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Kavanagh trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knox is fighting to break Kavanagh's control of his arms but Kavanagh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Kavanagh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Kavanagh. Kavanagh gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kavanagh's belly button to the back.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Kavanagh's ribs.
A nice combination there by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kavanagh tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
As Knox looks to move away, Kavanagh throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Kavanagh wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
John Kavanagh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox misses with a double jab.
As Knox looks to move away, Kavanagh throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Kavanagh looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kavanagh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kavanagh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kavanagh momentarily.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kavanagh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Kavanagh persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
Kavanagh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kavanagh is defended easily by Knox.
Kavanagh takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kavanagh, as that shot connected.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Kavanagh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kavanagh circles away quickly and effectively.
Kavanagh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Kavanagh throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.#T4#
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kavanagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kavanagh misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kavanagh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Knox misses with a double jab.
John Kavanagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kavanagh.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
John Knox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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