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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Knoxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superfoxi Silverfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverfish is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LOK - Taftamanabag. Bob Knoxx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Superfoxi Silverfish's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Knoxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Superfoxi Silverfish!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverfish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knoxx tries to clinch up but Silverfish circles away and keeps his distance.
Knoxx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silverfish tries to avoid it but Knoxx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silverfish to the ground. Silverfish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silverfish should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A big left from Silverfish misses.
Silverfish throws a body kick that misses.
Knoxx tries to score with a low kick but Silverfish moves his leg out of the way.
Superfoxi Silverfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silverfish closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knoxx counters by moving into the clinch.
Silverfish wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silverfish throws a punch but it's blocked by Knoxx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knoxx wants a takedown but no success here.
Knoxx pulls Silverfish into guard.
Knoxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silverfish passes into half guard.
Knoxx taking some punishment here, with Silverfish in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverfish tries to stand but can't do so whilst Knoxx controls his leg.
Silverfish is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Knoxx has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silverfish is working for a kimura but Knoxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Knoxx actively working from the bottom here.
Silverfish controlling the action here.
Silverfish stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silverfish wants to clinch but Knoxx slips to the side
and Knoxx counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knoxx.
Knoxx has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silverfish is trying to keep an underhook but Knoxx manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Silverfish wants to get back to full guard.
Knoxx is tying to control. Silverfish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverfish wants to control but Knoxx is keeping busy.
Silverfish pushes Knoxx off looking to stand but Knoxx dives back in and keeps control.
Silverfish looks gassed!
Knoxx wants to stand up but Silverfish has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Silverfish is trying to stand.
Knoxx is tying to control. Silverfish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverfish is defending against the submission attempts here by Knoxx.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knoxx is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silverfish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knoxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverfish thows a leg kick but Knoxx checks it
and Knoxx counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Knoxx trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silverfish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Knoxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Knoxx, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Knoxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverfish slips nicely into half guard.
Silverfish seems to be looking for submissions.
Knoxx wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knoxx wants to control but Silverfish is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silverfish slips a nice elbow through Knoxx's hands, connecting with Knoxx's forehead.
Knoxx is trying to maintain the position but Silverfish is very close to passing his half guard.
Silverfish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Knoxx dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silverfish tries a head kick but it misses.
Silverfish is looking to clinch.
Silverfish swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knoxx counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knoxx is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silverfish pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knoxx avoiding damage as Silverfish throws knees to the body.
Silverfish stops a takedown attempt from Knoxx.
Silverfish looking to slow down the pace here.
Silverfish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knoxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knoxx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Knoxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silverfish slow jab from Knoxx misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knoxx scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knoxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Knoxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silverfish is not content to let Knoxx control the position.
Silverfish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knoxx wants to stand but Silverfish is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silverfish wants to sweep here but Knoxx controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knoxx drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silverfish looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silverfish looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silverfish!
Silverfish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knoxx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knoxx is trying to control Silverfish's posture but Silverfish avoids it.
Knoxx tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverfish stands up and beckons Knoxx to his feet.
Silverfish with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knoxx decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silverfish's guard.
Silverfish wants to get back to his feet but Knoxx is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverfish holds on and takes a little breather.
Knoxx lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knoxx wants to pass the guard but Silverfish is keeping the position.
Knoxx looking to sit in guard and control but Silverfish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverfish is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Knoxx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Knoxx has escaped and now he's on top!
Silverfish wants to improve his position but instead Knoxx has moved into half guard.
Silverfish is in trouble now - Knoxx has advanced to mount!
Silverfish tries to hold on but Knoxx pushes him away.
Knoxx looking to control but Silverfish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverfish is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Knoxx dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Silverfish as Knoxx shoots in.
Knoxx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silverfish counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silverfish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knoxx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silverfish.
Silverfish escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silverfish misses with a few strikes there.
Knoxx stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knoxx looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Silverfish!
Silverfish tries to reverse the position but Knoxx maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverfish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silverfish is trying to stand.
Knoxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverfish is looking to escape.
Silverfish keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knoxx avoids the attempt from Silverfish to control.
Bob Knoxx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silverfish bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silverfish sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silverfish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverfish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silverfish postures up and lands a big shot to Knoxx's brow.
Silverfish tries to free his leg and advance position but Knoxx is retaining full guard.
Knoxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knoxx wants to stand and escape but Silverfish is having none of it.
Silverfish gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverfish instigates a clinch.
Knoxx is pressed up against the cage. Silverfish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knoxx down to the mat. Knoxx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knoxx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silverfish tries to break the clinch but Knoxx is controlling the position.
Silverfish misses with a punch on the inside.
Silverfish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knoxx prevents Silverfish from breaking the clinch.
Knoxx prevents Silverfish from breaking the clinch.
Knoxx wants to stall.
Silverfish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knoxx has him pressed against the cage.
Silverfish trying to land knees to the body.
Silverfish throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silverfish tries to break the clinch but Knoxx is controlling the position.
Silverfish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knoxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Silverfish.
Silverfish fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bob Knoxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Superfoxi Silverfish.
Silverfish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knoxx is looking to control Silverfish's arms but Silverfish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knoxx has his back to the cage.
Silverfish misses with a punch on the inside.
Silverfish tries to break the clinch but Knoxx is controlling the position.
Knoxx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silverfish stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silverfish.
Superfoxi Silverfish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silverfish tries to work over Knoxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silverfish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knoxx pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silverfish misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Superfoxi Silverfish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knoxx 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Knoxx!
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