Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 0204
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Knight blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at Touch-butt with that dork in the park that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Knight digs a good hook to Malaya's body.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Malaya moves out of range easily.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.
Knight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaya takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Malaya misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knight.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya throws a leg kick
letting Knight counter with a right hand. #T1#
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Nice shot by Malaya.
Malaya lands a really nice looking cross but Knight seems unphased.
Knight throws a low kick but Malaya moves out of range easily.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Knight feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Knight moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Malaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malaya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malaya swinging wildly here.
Malaya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knight lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malaya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malaya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a quick counter head kick but Malaya was just out of range.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight is looking to counter with head kicks.
Malaya lands a head kick. Knight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Malaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Malaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malaya takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Knight tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Malaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight wants to slow Malaya down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya slips under a jab from Knight.
Malaya scores with a push kick.
Malaya swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malaya's knee momentarily.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Malaya.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Malaya misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.#T4#
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Knight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malaya throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight throws a counter high kick but Malaya was just alert enough to avoid it.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knight misses.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.
Malaya throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaya moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vann Knight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Malaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaya connects with the punch.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Malaya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Malaya scores with a decent looking hook.
Malaya throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab. #T1#
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight throws a right hand that Malaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Malaya also avoids with ease.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malaya tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Malaya misses the target.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Malaya takes one to the chin there.
Knight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malaya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
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!
Malaya throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaya.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a leg kick but Malaya checks it.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Malaya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malaya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Knight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Malaya takes one to the chin there.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
Knight moves away from the strike by Malaya.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Malaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Malaya's leg but Malaya calmly moves out of range.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knight cracks the inside of Malaya's front leg.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
Knight feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
Malaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight staying out of range there.
As Malaya looks to move away, Knight throws a big counter combo but Malaya just gets out of the way.
Malaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malaya throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malaya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Knight misses.
Malaya looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight throws a leg kick but Malaya checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knight's sensitive parts.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Knight blocks a head kick by Malaya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vann Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Malaya misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Knight scores with a hook.
Malaya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses
and Malaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knight moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight blocks a jab.
Malaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Malaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Knight quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Malaya looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya.
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya thows a body kick. Knight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses.
Knight defending well as Malaya loads up on a big left hand.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Knight cracks Malaya with an open hand slap.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malaya moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throws a hook but Malaya blocks it.
Malaya tries a quick counter leg kick but Knight is wise to it.#T2#
Knight throws the left hand but Malaya avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Knight.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Knight avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight checks a low kick from Malaya.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaya, right into the meat.
Malaya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Malaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Malaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Malaya.
Malaya throws a lazy body kick
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Malaya is predictable there
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knight throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Knight fires out a quick counter leg kick but Malaya just manages to avoid it.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malaya's head backwards.
Malaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malaya throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malaya. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malaya - that will leave a mark!
Malaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malaya.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Malaya's head back.
Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malaya is looking to land body kicks.
Knight misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Simeon Malaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight thows a body kick. Malaya tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: EPL 11.6
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Knight misses with a head kick.
Kukko misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Kukko dives in and scores a takedown into Knight's guard.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Kukko postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Kukko controlling from the top position.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Kukko has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Kukko cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Kukko trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vann Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukko throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Kukko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kukko there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Kukko connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Kukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut.
Kukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kukko misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Knight misses.
Kukko misses with a straight right.
Knight lands a nice hook to Kukko's body. Kukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight throws a combination. Kukko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kukko catches Knight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Kukko's head.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at Touch-butt with that dork in the park that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko connects with the punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kukko misses. #T4#
Knight is looking to slow Kukko down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kukko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knight has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knight and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kukko steps in with a hook that catches Knight right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kukko follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Knight looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokki Kukko!
A victorious Rokki Kukko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 11.3
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Carroll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carroll misses with a body shot.
Carroll moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carroll misses with a body shot.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carroll throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Carroll slips a straight right by Knight.#CL#
Carroll closes the distance and clinches.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #BC2#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight avoids the body shot from Carroll.
Carroll attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knight appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Carroll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll checks a leg kick.
Carroll tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knight, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carroll.
Knight moves away from the strike by Carroll.
Carroll tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
A little feinted left hand from Carroll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Knight. #T2#
Knight swings for the body but Carroll moves out of range.
Knight delivers a nice body kick.
Carroll tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knight counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carroll misses with an uppercut
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carroll misses with an uppercut.
Knight jabs Carroll right on the nose. Carroll blinks but takes it well.
Knight moves out of range as Carroll strikes.
Carroll connects with a looping right hand.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Carroll saw that one coming.
Carroll connects with an inside leg kick.
Carroll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Carroll takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Carroll drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Carroll lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Carroll.
Carroll throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a hook but Carroll blocks it.
Jab by Carroll.
Carroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carroll counters with a nice body shot.
Carroll tries to clinch up.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carroll misses with a looping right.
Carroll throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carroll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carroll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carroll backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carroll tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Carroll throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knight lands a head shot.
Knight misses the jab.
Carroll scores with a jab.
Knight throws a jab when Carroll was well out of range.
Carroll appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carroll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Carroll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carroll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carroll takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Carroll connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Carroll will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Carroll tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Carroll.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Carroll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Carroll clinches. #BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Carroll works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Carroll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carroll connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Carroll forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carroll struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands. #BC2#
Knight breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Carroll has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch. #BC2#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Carroll avoids the body shot from Knight. #T1#
Carroll closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Carroll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Carroll rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carroll lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Carroll misses with a body punch.
Carroll prevents Knight from breaking the clinch.
Carroll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Carroll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
Knight is trying to force a seperation but Carroll has the dominant position.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Carroll won't allow it.
Knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Carroll scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carroll tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight works Carroll's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carroll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carroll wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carroll motions for Knight to come forward. Carroll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carroll moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carroll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Carroll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carroll.
Carroll moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carroll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Carroll's defenses.
Knight throws the left hand but Carroll avoids the punch easily.
Carroll appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Carroll.
Knight misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Carroll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carroll tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Carroll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carroll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carroll needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Carroll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carroll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Carroll throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carroll throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Carroll off the cage and back into range.
Carroll tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Carroll misses with a hook.
Carroll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Carroll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vann Knight's cut.
That's time! Carroll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
A left lands for Knight.
Carroll looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Carroll throws a combination. Knight tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carroll tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Carroll moved out of range.
Good work by Carroll as he checks the leg kick.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carroll is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a leg kick but Carroll checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Carroll misses the target.
Carroll wants to clinch.#T1#
Carroll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knight.
Carroll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Carroll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Carroll saw that one coming.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
Knight lands a jab.
Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Carroll has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Knight can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carroll.#BC2#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Carroll wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Vann Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Carroll scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Carroll clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Andy Carroll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carroll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Knight tries to break free but Carroll pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Carroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
As Knight looks to move away, Carroll throws a big counter combo but Knight just gets out of the way.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Carroll.
Knight punishes Carroll's body with a nice straight punch.
Carroll doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Carroll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Carroll's shoulder, as Carroll tries to avoid the shot.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Carroll clinches.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Carroll moves into the clinch.
Carroll throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Andy Carroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carroll tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Carroll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That kick from Carroll tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight avoids the body shot from Carroll.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Knight is predictable there
and Carroll counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Carroll clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight can't break the clinch.
Knight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Carroll has him pressed against the cage.
Knight tries to circle away but Carroll has him pinned against the cage.
Knight works on Carroll's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carroll appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carroll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carroll slips under a jab from Knight.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Carroll.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carroll, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29

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

Event: Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Nice cross by Knight.
Temel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Temel shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Temel dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Temel gets a clinch. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temel shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Temel.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Temel doesn't seem bothered though.
Temel lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temel lands a head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Temel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Temel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Knight tries to break free but Temel pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Temel wants a takedown but no success here.
Temel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Temel has double underhooks. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Temel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vann Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
And Temel tries to counter it with a takedown but Knight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knight sizes up Temel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Temel shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Temel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Temel there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramazan Temel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Temel takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Ramazan Temel has been cut.
Knight lands with a straight right. Temel didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Temel closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temel trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Temel keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Temel leaning against his opponent.
Temel is pushing Knight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Temel keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Temel tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Temel looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Temel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Temel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Temel's head.
Temel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Temel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight fires out a quick counter leg kick but Temel just manages to avoid it.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Temel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Temel gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Temel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Temel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight moves out of range as Temel throws a body kick.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Temel wants to counter with a clinch but Knight pushes him away.
Temel lands a high kick!
Temel tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Temel clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight is trying to break the clinch but Temel has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Temel ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Temel sends Knight down but not out. Temel dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Temel tries to move to mount but Knight blocks the move with his legs.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Temel is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
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!#SUB2#
Temel tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Temel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Temel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knight has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Temel but great work by Knight.
Knight tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2##SU#
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Temel darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Temel into the cage.
It looks like Knight has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Temel throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramazan Temel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Knight.#TD2#
Temel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight looks like he's trying to stand up.
Temel wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Temel seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Temel trying to advance position but Knight counters by regaining guard.
Temel trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Temel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Temel from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knight is looking to stand up but Temel isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temel moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight sets himself, and Temel steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temel moves away.
Temel wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
Temel misses with the combination.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temel at a distance.
Temel looks to throw a body kick
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temel throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Temel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Temel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Temel moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Temel looks to clinch
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Temel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Temel.
Temel shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Temel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Temel moves into the clinch.#BC#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Temel misses with a body kick.
Knight lunges at Temel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Temel's hand. #T1#
Temel tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Temel wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight is looking to slow Temel down with leg kicks.
Temel throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Temel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Temel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Temel with a poor takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Temel.
Temel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temel can do to turn this around?#T2##CL2#
Temel has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight avoiding damage as Temel throws knees to the body.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Temel looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Knight breaks from the clinch.
Temel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Temel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Temel defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Temel has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Temel is trying to stall. #TD2#
Temel has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Temel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Temel dives into Knight's guard.#T3#
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Knight stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Temel. Temel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Temel tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Temel is rocked!
Knight drops Temel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Temel! Knight dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vann Knight!
Vann Knight 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: Fightmaster Finale
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Kusilutka misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kusilutka throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kusilutka thinking.
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kusilutka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Kusilutka manages to avoid it.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kusilutka.
A jab lands there for Kusilutka.
Kusilutka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kusilutka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igor Kusilutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Kusilutka.
Kusilutka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kusilutka misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD2#
Kusilutka lands a big right hand that sends Knight crashing to the mat! Kusilutka stays standing though and waves Knight back to his feet!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Kusilutka moved out of range nicely.
Kusilutka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knight wants to slow Kusilutka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kusilutka throws a combination that misses
and Kusilutka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kusilutka works over Knight's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight slips a straight right by Kusilutka.
Kusilutka misses with a head kick.
Knight is holding his hands too far apart here. Kusilutka throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Knight is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Kusilutka!
After winning the bout, Igor Kusilutka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Knight backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Knight counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Jones tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Knight lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones thumps Knight with a low kick.#T3#
A cross from Knight lands.
Good shot there by Knight.
Jones scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Knight scores with a jab.
Jones moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight counters with a nice body kick.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.#T4#
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight. #KD2#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Knight is rocked!
Knight misses with a straight right.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight misses the jab.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Knight's defenses. It connects perfectly with Knight's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achilles Jones!

Event: Infinity: Weekend Warriors
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freedom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a leg kick.
Freedom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freedom momentarily.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knight counters with a thumping low kick.
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freedom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Freedom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Freedom tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freedom thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Freedom.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freedom, right into the meat.
Knight throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight looks to land a right hand but Freedom moved out of range.
Freedom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freedom. #T1#
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedom motions for Knight to come forward. Freedom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Freedom counters by moving into the clinch.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Freedom working Knight over with knees to the body.#BC#
Freedom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freedom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freedom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Freedom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Freedom. Freedom maintains the clinch.
Freedom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Freedom.#T2#
Knight takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Freedom.
Freedom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Freedom.
Freedom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knight looks winded!
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freedom lands a body shot.
Freedom scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
Knight takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off.
Freedom landing knees to the body.
Knight has Freedom pressed against the cage.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knight lands an uppercut.#T3#
Freedom with a knee to the head.
Freedom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Freedom lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Knight shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Freedom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
Knight taking a breather.
Freedom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Freedom is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Freedom trying to control the position but instead, Knight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freedom into the cage.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freedom lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. #T4#
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!
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Knight won't want to take too many of those.
Freedom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
Knight avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freedom blocks an uppercut.
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Freedom gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
Freedom pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freedom is pushing Knight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Freedom.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Freedom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Freedom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vann Knight's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Freedom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Freedom tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Freedom thuds his shin into the meat of Knight's side.#CL2#
Knight clinches.
Freedom stalling the fight.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.
Freedom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage. #BC#
Freedom breaks from the clinch.
Freedom circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freedom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Freedom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Freedom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knight blocks the body kick.
Knight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freedom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freedom swings for the body but Knight moves out of range.
Jab by Freedom.
Knight cracks Freedom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freedom.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnny Freedom is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Freedom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Freedom tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Freedom counters with a thumping low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freedom, right into the meat.
Knight tries to clinch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Freedom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freedom digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Knight throws a leg kick but Freedom moved away.
Freedom checks a leg kick.
Freedom is looking to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch.
Freedom tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Freedom pushes Knight away with a front kick.
A head kick by Knight misses
and Freedom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Knight has Freedom up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Knight gets through Freedom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Freedom lands a left hand.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
Knight tries to stall but Freedom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Freedom looking to stall.
Knight just leaning against Freedom, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it. #T4#
Knight working aggressively here.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freedom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freedom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedom blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Freedom to work.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Freedom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Freedom lands a left hand.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Freedom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vann Knight's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Freedom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Freedom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Freedom looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freedom momentarily.
Freedom scores with a jab to the head.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Freedom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freedom throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Freedom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freedom takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Freedom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Freedom.
Freedom connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL#
Freedom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knight blocks a body shot from Freedom.
Freedom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Freedom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Freedom, against the cage.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Freedom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freedom scores with a hook to the body.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Freedom gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
Freedom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Freedom lands a nice elbow.
Freedom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Knight is trying to maintain a safe position but Freedom gets an underhook and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Freedom has denied him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Freedom.
Freedom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight looking to stall.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight is trying to stall.
Knight letting Freedom take a breather here.
Freedom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Freedom blocks an uppercut.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedom backwards. #T3#
Freedom looking to stall.
Freedom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Freedom as the two fighters clinch.
Johnny Freedom has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Freedom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Freedom forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knight avoids it.#BC#
Freedom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Freedom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Freedom is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight misses with a low kick. #CL#
Freedom takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Freedom. #T4#
Freedom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Freedom tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Freedom. #ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Freedom pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Freedom finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Freedom.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Freedom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freedom lands a nice elbow.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
Freedom lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Knight to his knees! Freedom keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom retains his super heavyweight title!
Johnny Freedom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Infinity: Honor
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Cruz.
Knight has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dela Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Dela Cruz shoots in.
And Knight responds with a good body kick, but Dela Cruz manages to step out the way in time.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in and bounces Knight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight pulls Dela Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dela Cruz stops Knight from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Dela Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Dela Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dela Cruz is nestled in close to Knight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.
Knight pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knight wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well. #T4#
Dela Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Knight kicks Dela Cruz off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Dela Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Knight missing with a left hand there. Dela Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dela Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Knight leaves Dela Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dela Cruz checks a leg kick.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A good leg kick by Knight.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Dela Cruz persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Dela Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dela Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Vann Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dela Cruz's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Dela Cruz's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Vann Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dela Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Dela Cruz shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Knight's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dela Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Knight catches Dela Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Knight lands a glancing blow to the side of Dela Cruz's head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Dela Cruz walks into a left hand.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dela Cruz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Knight.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight connects with a right hand. Dela Cruz shakes it off.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mauricio Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight jabs Dela Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dela Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz 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.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dela Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dela Cruz checks a low kick from Knight.#T1#
Knight lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dela Cruz walks into a left hand.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight cracks the inside of Dela Cruz's front leg.
A good leg kick by Knight.
Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a thumping low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Knight throws the left hand but Dela Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dela Cruz dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Dela Cruz's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Dela Cruz blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a low kick, right behind Dela Cruz 's knee.
Knight cracks the inside of Dela Cruz's front leg.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Nice body kick from Knight.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Dela Cruz's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dela Cruz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight. #TD#
Dela Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Knight pushes Dela Cruz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Knight lands.
Crunch! Knight slams his shin into Dela Cruz's torso.
Knight cracks Dela Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz is out of range. #TD#
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knight trying to hold on to Dela Cruz's head to control him but Dela Cruz postures up.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Mauricio Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dela Cruz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vann Knight!
After the fight, Vann Knight was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Bunkley Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Bunkley Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Knight!#REVR#
Bunkley Iii controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard!
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Bunkley Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunkley Iii, not yet.
Knight wants to stand but Bunkley Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii has a closed guard, preventing Knight from standing up.
Our spies down at at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems inform us that Bunkley Iii has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunkley Iii.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight cracks Bunkley Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Knight leaves Bunkley Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Bunkley Iii into the cage. #TD2#
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knight to the mat! Knight manages to get full guard.
Bunkley Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Knight moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Knight wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his arm.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Knight postures up.
Knight tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bunkley Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Knight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knight motions for Bunkley Iii to come forward. Knight throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Bunkley Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunkley Iii looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Bunkley Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vann Knight will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunkley Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Bunkley Iii sees coming a mile off.
Bunkley Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knight feints and then cracks Bunkley Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunkley Iii down.
Bunkley Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunkley Iii, as that shot connected.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bunkley Iii shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunkley Iii is breathing heavily.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Knight.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunkley Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunkley Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bunkley Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunkley Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Knight fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bunkley Iii just manages to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Bunkley Iii persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunkley Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vann Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunkley Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight connects with the punch.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Bunkley Iii misses.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Bunkley Iii fails to land the takedown.
Bunkley Iii drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bunkley Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bunkley Iii misses with an uppercut
and Bunkley Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight scores with a kick to the body.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Bunkley Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunkley Iii tries to avoid it.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight cracks Bunkley Iii with a good jab.
Bunkley Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunkley Iii is just out of range.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Vann Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight throws out a powerful jab.
Knight lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Knight lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vann Knight dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Bunkley Iii manages to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunkley Iii.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunkley Iii has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Bunkley Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bunkley Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight connects with a jab.
Bunkley Iii ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Bunkley Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight connects with a right hand. Bunkley Iii shakes it off.
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunkley Iii.
A good leg kick by Knight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunkley Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunkley Iii. That did some damage!#TD2#
Bunkley Iii gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet. #T3#
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Knight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Bunkley Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Knight.
Bunkley Iii dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Bunkley Iii's head and hops out.
Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bunkley Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bunkley Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Bunkley Iii moved out of range.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Knight lands the left hand.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vann Knight!
Vann Knight 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.

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