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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trane Knox (ranked 1339 p4p, 2662 weight class) and Vasili Lobchov (ranked 185 p4p, 336 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Blue World | John Coltrane. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trane Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox cracks Lobchov with a good jab.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Lobchov misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Lobchov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knox won't be happy with that.
Knox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lobchov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobchov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Lobchov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox actively working from the bottom here.
Knox is pressing down on Lobchov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobchov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lobchov, into his guard.
Lobchov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lobchov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knox escapes and throws Lobchov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lobchov is not content to let Knox control the position.
Lobchov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control for a moment but Lobchov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Knox working the head and body with strikes.
Lobchov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobchov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Knox jumps into side control!
Lobchov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lobchov sneaks back into half guard.
Knox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov is staying active underneath Knox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox is looking to stall here but Lobchov recovers full guard.
Knox throws a strike but Lobchov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lobchov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasili Lobchov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knox pushes Lobchov up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox is trying to push Lobchov away but Lobchov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Lobchov.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Lobchov swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Lobchov improves position.
Knox pushes Lobchov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox prevents a body shot from Lobchov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lobchov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lobchov backwards.
Knox trying to stall but Lobchov improves his position.
Lobchov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox tries to circle away but Lobchov has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Lobchov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox stalling the fight.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox is trying to push Lobchov away but Lobchov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox blocks a body shot from Lobchov.
Lobchov misses with a body punch.
Lobchov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Trane Knox has been cut.
Knox blocks a body shot from Lobchov.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lobchov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Lobchov.
Lobchov cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobchov.
Lobchov lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lobchov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Lobchov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lobchov.
Lobchov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobchov is on top in guard.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lobchov trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lobchov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lobchov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lobchov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lobchov's back!
Lobchov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knox's guard. Nice work there by Lobchov.
Lobchov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobchov trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Lobchov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobchov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobchov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lobchov looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knox stands and throws Lobchov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lobchov is looking for a sweep.
Lobchov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lobchov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasili Lobchov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trane Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lobchov throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobchov is just out of range.
Lobchov with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Lobchov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lobchov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lobchov can't get the takedown.
Knox is pressed up against the cage. Lobchov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knox down to the mat. Knox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trane Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasili Lobchov.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Lobchov slips the punch.
Trane Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lobchov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lobchov has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lobchov is working Knox over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Lobchov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lobchov circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox throws a jab when Lobchov was well out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobchov misses with a wild body shot.
Knox lands with a hook. Lobchov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Good shot there by Lobchov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobchov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lobchov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lobchov doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox jabs Lobchov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobchov manages to avoid it.
Lobchov feints the counter takedown.
Lobchov scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lobchov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lobchov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Lobchov closes the distance and clinches.
Trane Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lobchov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lobchov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lobchov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobchov jumps guard.
Lobchov has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position.
Lobchov looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trane Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lobchov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Lobchov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasili Lobchov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Trane Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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