Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FWFC 2 : The Rematch
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1#
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox with a jab.
Vermeulen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox throws a body kick that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vermeulen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vermeulen if he has to take too many more of those.
Vermeulen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vermeulen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeulen's shoulder, as Vermeulen tries to avoid the shot.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Vermeulen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Knox backs off Vermeulen throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Vermeulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Knox misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox takes a swing at Vermeulen's ribcage but misses.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Vermeulen dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Vermeulen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vermeulen controls the pace.
It looks like Vermeulen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Vermeulen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Knox is pulling down on Vermeulen's head to control his posture.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vermeulen. That snapped Knox's head back.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Vermeulen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Knox misses. #T4#
Vermeulen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vermeulen off to one side.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Vermeulen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeulen shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vermeulen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeulen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vermeulen's head.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vermeulen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox jabs Vermeulen right on the nose. Vermeulen blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Vermeulen shoots in but no luck this time.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vermeulen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.#T1#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knox. Vermeulen shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox moves away from the strike by Vermeulen.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Vermeulen seems unphased.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Vermeulen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Knox with a jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vermeulen shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid body kick from Knox.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Vermeulen.
As Vermeulen backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Vermeulen counters with a single leg into guard. Knox didn't expect that.
Vermeulen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vermeulen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vermeulen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vermeulen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vermeulen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Vermeulen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Vermeulen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Vermeulen throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Nice jab there from Vermeulen.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vermeulen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vermeulen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Vermeulen finds it's target.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Vermeulen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermeulen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Vermeulen checks the leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Vermeulen slips under a jab.#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen connects with the punch.
Knox cracks Vermeulen with a good jab.
Vermeulen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vermeulen throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Vermeulen moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#T2#
Vermeulen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermeulen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Vermeulen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox slips under a jab from Vermeulen.
Knox connects with a leg kick.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Vermeulen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a leg kick. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vermeulen moves away.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeulen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vermeulen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Vermeulen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Knox
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a two punch combination.
Knox misses with a right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Vermeulen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vermeulen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermeulen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Knox.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Vermeulen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen lands an overhand right.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vermeulen.
Vermeulen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeulen staying out of range there.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox misses with a hook
enabling Vermeulen to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox thuds a left hand into Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Knox tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeulen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen misses with the combination.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen lands with an overhand left.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vermeulen counter with a right hand.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox. #T2#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox cracks Vermeulen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Vermeulen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Knox.
Vermeulen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vermeulen! But no joy.#T3#
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Vermeulen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermeulen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A nice side step and Vermeulen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vermeulen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Vermeulen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vermeulen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeulen.#T4#
Vermeulen misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vermeulen slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Vermeulen's head but Vermeulen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox had his way with Hendrik Vermeulen in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Vermeulen walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Vermeulen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Vermeulen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vermeulen trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Hendrik Vermeulen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vermeulen is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Vermeulen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vermeulen throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vermeulen trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Knox.
Vermeulen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen walks into a jab.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Vermeulen throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knox thuds his right hand into Vermeulen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Vermeulen lands a jab-cross combination.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a looping left.
Vermeulen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vermeulen drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vermeulen clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Vermeulen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vermeulen misses with a straight left.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vermeulen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
As Knox backs off Vermeulen throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vermeulen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Vermeulen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tests Vermeulen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vermeulen. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox connects with a jab.
Vermeulen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Vermeulen misses.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Switched it up , my manager is class, this guy was overrated - we r Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 269 Marceau vs Jones
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Mfer takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mfer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knox - the referee stops the clock and Mfer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knox. Mfer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Knox scores with a hook.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Knox throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Mfer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer misses with a kick to the body.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Knox swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Mfer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Mfer wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mfer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Mfer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mfer closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer. #T4#
Knox lands a nice elbow.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Mfer looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mfer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Mfer should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Knox lands a nice hook to Mfer's body. Mfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Knox throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a low kick as Mfer jumps back.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Knox.
Mfer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Mfer.#T1#
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Knox throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Mfer.
Knox thumps Mfer with a low kick.
Knox throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Knox. #T2#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer scores with a jab.
Mfer works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Mfer has managed to clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling the position.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Knox tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Mfer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mfer tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Mfer tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox misses with a straight left.
It appears Mfer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Knox slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A counter left hand to the body from Mfer misses its target.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mfer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Mfer pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Mfer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Mfer staying out of range there.
It looked like Mfer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Mfer lands with a cross.
Mfer swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Knox throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mfer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
A left lands for Knox.
Mfer throws out a powerful jab.
Mfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox thuds his shin into the meat of Mfer's side.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Mfer.
A head kick from Knox lands but Mfer takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Ispa Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Knox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mfer will feel that in the morning.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Mfer does it's job there.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox with a nice cross.
Mfer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Knox misses with a kick to the body
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mfer.
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox scores with a hook.
Mfer lands a jab-cross combination.
Mfer throws a good cross that connects.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mfers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Knox.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Mfer connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archibald Knox.
I've got Knox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
As Archibald Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Switched it up , my manager is class, this guy was overrated - we r Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 264 Bapp vs Marceau
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Khadan's head but Khadan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khadan digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khadan.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Khadan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Khadan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Khadan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Khadan.
Knox trying to stall but Khadan improves his position.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khadan lands a left hand.
Khadan lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Knox prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Khadan jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Knox tries to stall but Khadan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox working aggressively here.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox lands a body shot.
Khadan digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank. #T2#
Khadan tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Khadan.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan lands a right hand.
Khadan working aggressively here.
Khadan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox working aggressively here.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Khadan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khadan jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odchigin Khadan.#TD2#
Khadan gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khadan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khadan has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Khadan is trying to keep Knox in close. #SUB2#
Khadan is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Khadan sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khadan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khadan is controlling Knox's posture.
Khadan working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Khadan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Khadan working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox wants to stand but Khadan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Knox is posturing up here but Khadan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Knox tries to roll out but it's too tight and Knox has to tap! Slick submission there by Khadan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odchigin Khadan!
Odchigin Khadan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Arundel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
A low kick from Arundel is predictable there
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Arundel was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Arundel lands with a shot to the body.
Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Arundel's shoulder, as Arundel tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arundel manages to avoid it.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Arundel seems unphased.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arundel throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Arundel only half commits.
Knox throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arundel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arundel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arundel tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Knox misses with an uppercut. Arundel saw that one coming.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Arundel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Arundel.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox tries to clinch but Arundel moves out of range.
Arundel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox checks a low kick from Arundel.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arundel throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Arundel cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arundel lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased. #T2#
Arundel throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Arundel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arundel throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Arundel only half commits.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Arundel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arundel. That's going to slow Knox down.
Arundel checks a leg kick nicely.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Arundel looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Arundel throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Arundel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arundel throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Arundel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel 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 Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Arundel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arundel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox misses with a hook.
Arundel throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Arundel is predictable there
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arundel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arundel tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Arundel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Arundel counter with a right hand.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arundel takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arundel misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Arundel is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel 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 Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arundel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arundel moves away from the strike by Knox.
A lazy left from Arundel finds it's target.
Arundel misses with a right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arundel has time to react.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox cracks Arundel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arundel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arundel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
It looked like Arundel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arundel throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arundel wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Arundel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arundel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Latrobe Arundel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arundel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A jab from Knox misses.
Arundel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arundel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Arundel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Arundel misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arundel misses with a low kick.
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arundel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Arundel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Arundel.
Arundel blocks a jab.
Arundel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox misses the jab.
Arundel connects with a jab.
Arundel misses with a body shot.
Arundel tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arundel.
Arundel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arundel throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Arundel misses the target.
Arundel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Arundel connects with an inside leg kick.
Arundel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arundel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arundel throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Arundel throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Arundel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Arundel misses with a looping left.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arundel throws out the jab.
Arundel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Arundel.
Arundel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arundel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Arundel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Arundel's head.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch.
Arundel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch.
Arundel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Arundel misses with a straight left.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Arundel
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox lands with a straight right. Arundel didn't see that one coming.
Knox works Arundel's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Arundel throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Knox tenderised Arundel's leg. Arundel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arundel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Arundel wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Arundel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Arundel saw that one coming.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arundel throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arundel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
Arundel moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Knox misses.
Arundel misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Arundel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Arundel misses.
Arundel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arundel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Arundel with the inside leg kick.
Arundel misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Arundel misses with a low kick.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Arundel counters with a nice body kick.
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arundel takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel misses the shot to the body.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arundel.
Arundel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Arundel lands with a nice body punch.
Arundel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arundel takes one to the side of the head.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arundel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arundel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Arundel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arundel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Good exchange - Arundel coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Arundel shakes him off and moves away.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Arundel misses with a lunging right hand
and Arundel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
A low kick from Arundel is predictable there
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Arundel keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
As Knox backs away, Arundel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arundel.#T4#
Knox tries to move into range but Arundel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arundel swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arundel throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Arundel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arundel. That one must have hurt.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arundel.
Arundel throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Arundel misses with a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Arundel's shoulder, as Arundel tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Arundel tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Latrobe Arundel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archibald Knox.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Post fight, an emotional Archibald Knox said 'Switched it up , my manager is class, this guy was overrated - we r Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 256 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
O Reilly counters with a body kick.
O Reilly feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Reilly. O Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that O Reilly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox lands a jab to O Reilly's midsection.#CL2#
O Reilly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
O Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries a body shot but O Reilly blocks it.
O Reilly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Reilly. Knox shrugs it off though.
O Reilly moves out of range as Knox strikes.
O Reilly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
O Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
O Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
O Reilly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knox on his heels. He'll look to pass Knox's guard now, I'm sure.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox seems keen to control O Reilly's posture.#T2#
O Reilly trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
O Reilly works over Knox with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox has his hands on O Reilly's head, controlling the position.
O Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.#T3#
O Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
O Reilly trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox has control of O Reilly's left arm, preventing O Reilly from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
O Reilly gets a clinch.
O Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from O Reilly fails to land.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as O Reilly controls his hands.
O Reilly stalling.
Knox misses with some punches.
O Reilly gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands an elbow that stopped O Reilly in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Patty O Reilly has been cut.
O Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Reilly's defenses.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by O Reilly.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #TD2#
O Reilly gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Reilly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
O Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
O Reilly looking for subs off his back but Knox has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patty O Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patty O Reilly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reilly.
Knox cracks O Reilly with an open hand slap.
Patty O Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends O Reilly's belly button to the back.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
O Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
O Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
O Reilly thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
O Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
O Reilly misses with a straight right.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox lands a body shot.
O Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Reilly's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
O Reilly misses with the head strike. #TD2#
O Reilly pulls guard. #SUB2#
Knox is posturing up here but O Reilly has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Knox tries to roll out but it's too tight and Knox has to tap! Slick submission there by O Reilly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boretti! But no joy.
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boretti throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti wants to clinch.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Boretti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boretti throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Boretti throws a leg kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Boretti.
Boretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boretti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Boretti misses its intended target. #T2#
Boretti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boretti throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.#CL2#
Boretti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a body shot.
Boretti lands with a right to the head.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Boretti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boretti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boretti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Boretti lands a shot to the body.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boretti scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Boretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Boretti finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Boretti cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boretti.
Boretti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T1#
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boretti.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Boretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Boretti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Boretti lands a head kick! #T2#
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Boretti's defenses.
Boretti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boretti tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boretti.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Boretti counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Boretti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Boretti tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boretti tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Boretti tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boretti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Boretti has managed to clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Boretti.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matteo Boretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Boretti forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #T1#
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boretti's elbow.
Boretti lands a nice uppercut.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Boretti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boretti lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Boretti darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Boretti blocking some punches.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Boretti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Boretti's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Knox stalling.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox digs a right hand into Boretti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boretti's gas tank.
Boretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boretti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Boretti.
Knox lands a body punch.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boretti blocks an uppercut.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.

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 Archibald Knox.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matteo Boretti!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 243 Blazkov vs Lach
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Gonza misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox takes a swing at Gonza's ribcage but misses.
Gonza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox looks for the body kick but Gonza saw that one coming.
Gonza with the inside leg kick.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonza with a nice calf kick.
Gonza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonza in his tracks.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Gonza moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook but Gonza avoids it easily.#T1#
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws the left hand but Gonza avoids the punch easily.
Gonza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gonza.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Gonza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonza! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Gonza.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonza as he connects with a hook.
Gonza connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonza.
Gonza defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Gonza connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Gonza staying out of range there.
Gonza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Gonza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Gonza down.
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonza slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox looks for the body kick but Gonza saw that one coming.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox misses with a looping right.
A cross from Gonza lands.
Gonza looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Gonza's head back.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Knox clinches.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it. #BC2#
Gonza manages to break the clinch.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Gonza.
Jab by Knox.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonza.
Gonza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonza lands a jab.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Gonza moves away and avoids it.
Gonza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hook but Gonza avoids it easily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Gonza moved out of range nicely.
Gonza throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Gonza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A slow jab from Gonza misses its intended target.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gonza moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gonza wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Gonza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox 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 Gonza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonza can pounce on him.
Gonza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonza throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox tries a low kick but Gonza avoids it.
Knox motions for Gonza to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox cracks Gonza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Gonza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Gonza moved out of range.
Gonza moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Gonza slips the punch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Gonza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Gonza had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Gonza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Gonza lands with a nice body punch.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Gonza counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Gonza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonza moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox backing away here, and Gonza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knox misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonza misses with a body shot #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Knox jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Gonza misses with a hook.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonza's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonza.
Gonza ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Gonza misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonza moves away.
Gonza staying out of range there.
Gonza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonza misses with an uppercut.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Gonza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gonza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Gonza misses with a hook.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonza.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonza.
Knox looks for the body kick but Gonza saw that one coming.
Knox takes a swing at Gonza's ribcage but misses.
Gonza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Gonza slips a straight right by Knox.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Gonza.
Gonza lands with a shot to the body.
Gonza with a hook.
Knox checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Knox misses with a hook
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonza counters with a straight right hand.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonza.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonza.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonza! But no joy.
Gonza scores with a body shot.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Knox misses.
Gonza throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Gonza avoids the head kick by Knox.
Gonza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonza. That snapped Knox's head back.
Gonza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.#T1#
Gonza blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Gonza checks it.
Gonza lands a nice looking body shot.
Gonza with the inside leg kick.
Gonza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonza.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Gonza.
Gonza avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Gonza to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Gonza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Gonza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Gonza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Gonza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Captain Gonza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonza. Gonza obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonza loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Gonza tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonza throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Gonza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
Gonza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Gonza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox checks the leg kick.
As Gonza backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Gonza is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox lands a nice hook to Gonza's body. Gonza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonza missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Knox.
Gonza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonza throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox cracks Gonza with a good jab.
Gonza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonza.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Gonza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox cracks Gonza with an open hand slap.#T4#
Knox slips under a jab from Gonza.
Gonza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonza walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Gonza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gonza looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Gonza scoring well with a low kick there.

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 Archibald Knox.
Well Knox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Mfer.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer slips a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mfer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox moves away from the strike by Mfer.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox backing away here, and Mfer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knox punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knox cracks Mfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Mfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mfer, as that shot connected.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox lands with a cross.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mfer. Mfer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mfer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mfer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mfer is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks. #T2#
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mfer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mfer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Mfer tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Nice straight punches there by Mfer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mfer.
Jab, jab by Mfer - just one landing.
Mfer works the jab nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Mfer's head back.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mfer can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mfer misses with a body shot.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox tries to bum rush Mfer with a series of wild strikes but Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mfer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mfer just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Mfer 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.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
A lazy body kick from Mfer
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #T2#
Mfer throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Mfer cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mfer throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer throws a lazy body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.#T3#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Mfer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#T4#
Mfer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mfer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a head kick.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mfer misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Mfer as he connects with a hook.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
Ispa Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Mfer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mfer moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Knox drops Mfer with a beautiful combination! Mfer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Mfer is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mfer if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Mfer slips under a jab from Knox.
Mfer delivers a nice body kick.
Mfer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Mfer throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mfer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mfer.
Mfer throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well. #T4#
Knox lands a jab to the head. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Mfer tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Mfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox lands a nice looking body kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Mfer crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Mfer back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Ispa Mfer's cut even more.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Knox misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mfer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Gagnon drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagnon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Gagnon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Gagnon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Gagnon seems unphased. #CUT#That has opened up Luc Gagnon's cut even more.
Knox lunges at Gagnon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gagnon's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Gagnon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Gagnon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagnon connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from Knox
and Gagnon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Gagnon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gagnon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gagnon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Gagnon.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gagnon misses.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gagnon.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gagnon 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 Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gagnon has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! Gagnon steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Gagnon cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gagnon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A swing and a miss from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gagnon.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox throws the left hand but Gagnon avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox checks a low kick from Gagnon.
It looks like Knox has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox tries a low kick but Gagnon avoids it.
Gagnon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gagnon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox misses with a body kick.
And Gagnon responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Gagnon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gagnon manages to circle out of the way.
Gagnon misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gagnon is just out of range.
Gagnon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gagnon throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Gagnon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Gagnon's head.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon slips under a jab from Knox.#T2#
Gagnon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gagnon tries to land a body kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Luc Gagnon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whack! Knox lands a heavy head kick that drops Gagnon. The ref tackles Knox to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gagnon was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 219 Panda vs Kemp
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhullar scores with a punch to the head.
Bhullar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox throws a hook but Bhullar avoids it easily.
That kick from Knox tenderised Bhullar's leg. Bhullar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Bhullar does no damage.
Knox connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar with a nice cross.
Bhullar lands a nice looking body shot.
Bhullar with a jab.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a jab when Bhullar was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Bhullar throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bhullar.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bhullar lands a left hand. #BC#
Bhullar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bhullar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Bhullar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bhullar misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bhullar lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bhullar throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Bhullar throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Bhullar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Bhullar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bhullar.
Bhullar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bhullar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox is not content to let Bhullar control the position.
Bhullar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bhullar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knox!
Bhullar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Bhullar landing strikes from the mount.
Bhullar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Knox avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bhullar.
Bhullar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bhullar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Knox can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bhullar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knox?
Bhullar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bhullar thowing shots but they're missing.
Bhullar lands a big shot there that rocks Knox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bhullar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhullar wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely.
Bhullar throwing strikes here but Knox is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bhullar wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely.
Knox regains half guard.
Bhullar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Bhullar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bhullar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bhullar is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knox is not content to let Bhullar control the position.
Bhullar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjan Bhullar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
That's time! Bhullar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bhullar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Bhullar throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bhullar scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bhullar rather than just go for the knockout.
Bhullar misses with a body shot.
Knox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Bhullar's head back.
Bhullar misses with a straight left.
Knox throws out a counter right but Bhullar avoids it with no problem.
Knox moves out of range as Bhullar strikes.
Knox throws the left hand but Bhullar avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox thumps Bhullar with a low kick.#T1#
Bhullar takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Bhullar looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Bhullar.
Bhullar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bhullar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arjan Bhullar is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhullar. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox catches Bhullar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bhullar misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bhullar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Bhullar digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Bhullar staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Knox.
No luck for Bhullar with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Bhullar.#TD#
Bhullar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knox to the ground. Bhullar is now in Knox's guard.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Bhullar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Knox managing to control the position.
Bhullar trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Bhullar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox is trying to control the position but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Bhullar.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knox moves out of range as Bhullar strikes.
Bhullar dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhullar checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhullar.
Bhullar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhullar.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bhullar with a body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Bhullar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Knox leaves Bhullar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bhullar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjan Bhullar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bhullar to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Bhullar. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bhullar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Bhullar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a swing at Bhullar's ribcage but misses.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bhullar.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Bhullar misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bhullar.
Knox connects with a leg kick.
Knox thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bhullar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Bhullar digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Bhullar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bhullar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bhullar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bhullar.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox lands a nice hook to Bhullar's body. Bhullar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bhullar throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
And Knox responds with a good body kick, but Bhullar manages to step out the way in time.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bhullar digs a good hook to Knox's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhullar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bhullar connects with a crisp jab.
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhullar misses with a straight right.
Bhullar swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bhullar thinking.
Knox lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Arjan Bhullar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bhullar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Bhullar connects with a nice looking jab.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhullar throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bhullar misses.
Bhullar scores with a nice strike.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bhullar has time to react.
Bhullar throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Bhullar punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Bhullar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bhullar works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Bhullar blocks a jab.#T4#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhullar was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Bhullar looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bhullar to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bhullar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhullar misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Bhullar coming out on top.
Knox fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bhullar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bhullar looks to clinch but Knox throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bhullar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Post fight, Archibald Knox took to the microphone: 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 213 Krison vs Graves
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
El Toro Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for El Toro Jr. #CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Toro Jr backwards.
Knox prevents El Toro Jr from breaking the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
El Toro Jr has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A frustrated look appears on El Toro Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Toro Jr can't break the clinch.
I was talking to El Toro Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
El Toro Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Toro Jr slips a straight right by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
El Toro Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A nice leg kick from El Toro Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Toro Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Toro Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Knox.
A nice leg kick from El Toro Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
El Toro Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro Jr.
An inside leg kick from El Toro Jr misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Toro Jr throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before El Toro Jr can pounce on him.
El Toro Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
El Toro Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
El Toro Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro Jr connects with the punch.#T2#
A big left from El Toro Jr misses.
El Toro Jr with the inside leg kick.
El Toro Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Toro Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a push kick but El Toro Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
El Toro Jr throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but El Toro Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body kick from Knox.
El Toro Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
El Toro Jr takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro Jr moves away.
A quick step to the side and El Toro Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
El Toro Jr misses with a body kick.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
El Toro Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
El Toro Jr takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox defending well as El Toro Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
El Toro Jr misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
El Toro Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
El Toro Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
El Toro Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox misses with a hook. El Toro Jr ducked under it nicely.
El Toro Jr throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
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 Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Toro Jr connects with a leg kick.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ceaser El Toro Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
El Toro Jr throws an off balance right hand
and El Toro Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but El Toro Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by El Toro Jr.
Knox looks to land a left hand but El Toro Jr moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by El Toro Jr.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from El Toro Jr.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro Jr throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
El Toro Jr throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a hook but El Toro Jr blocks it.#T1#
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses El Toro Jr's sensitive parts.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro Jr is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox works El Toro Jr's body with a nice hook.
El Toro Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from El Toro Jr 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 Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops El Toro Jr! Knox lets El Toro Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#El Toro Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. El Toro Jr takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Knox sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! El Toro Jr bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!
Post fight, Archibald Knox took to the microphone: 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 208 Perera vs Singh
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Gariniho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gariniho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gariniho misses with a straight left.
Gariniho's corner calls for a 1-2. Gariniho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox scores with a jab. Gariniho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gariniho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gariniho misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Gariniho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Gariniho missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gariniho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knox seems to be stalking Gariniho here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gariniho drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Archibald Knox!
In his post fight interview, Archibald Knox gave a big smile as he said 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 201 Asham vs Wild 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Vieira ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Vieira misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Vieira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Good shot there by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Vieira breaks away and moves out of range.
Vieira 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. #T1#
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vieira.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Vieira scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieira.
Knox slips a jab from Vieira.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira works the jab nicely.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira lands a jab.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vieira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox moves out of range as Vieira throws a body kick.
Knox throws a solid leg kick but Vieira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knox.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Vieira moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox tries to move into range but Vieira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Eduardo Vieira's cut even more.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Vieira.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox blocks a head kick by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a kick to the body.
Knox looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vieira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a nice body kick.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Vieira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox misses with a body shot. #T4#
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.
Knox connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Vieira counters with a thumping low kick.
Vieira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Vieira.#TD2#
Vieira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Vieira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox tries to land a body kick
and Vieira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Vieira scores with a leg kick.
Vieira misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vieira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Vieira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Knox trying to control but Vieira postures up. #SUB2#
Vieira seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Knox tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Vieira passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Vieira goes for an armbar but Knox turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Knox. #T4##SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Vieira's legs - danger averted.
Vieira wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Vieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira wants to hit a sweep here but Knox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vieira there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vieira misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vieira digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieira blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieira is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Vieira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Vieira is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Vieira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Vieira has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knox regains guard immediately.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position.
Vieira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Vieira trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vieira connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.#T3#
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vieira on the side of the head.
Vieira goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vieira misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Vieira can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Knox tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Vieira misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Knox sends Vieira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Vieira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above Eduardo Vieira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
And Knox counters with a quick kick to the body but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.#T4#
Knox lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vieira falls backwards - clearly groggy! Knox dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
As Archibald Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.

Event: PFC 196 Asham vs Gonza
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment lV.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment lV.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Experiment lV pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Experiment lV misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment lV attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment lV has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Experiment lV throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a straight right. #T1#
Experiment lV with a jab.
Knox lands with a straight right. Experiment lV didn't see that one coming.
Experiment lV catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox closes the distance but Experiment lV moves to the side
and Experiment lV finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Jab by Knox.
Experiment lV circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox works on Experiment lV's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment lV is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV stalling in the clinch but Knox improves position. #T2#
Knox tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Experiment lV manages to pull guard.
Knox content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Experiment lV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Knox sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Experiment lV doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Knox paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Experiment lV - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald moves out of range as Knox strikes.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.#TD2#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
McDonald postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald . #T2#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald advances position into side control!
McDonald works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloppy strikes there by McDonald .
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Knox wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Knox stops McDonald from passing to mount.
McDonald lands a decent elbow from side control.
McDonald looks up at the clock and then as Knox takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McDonald smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald cracks Knox with a big right hand but Knox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald . That's going to slow Knox down.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by McDonald .
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Knox misses.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald .
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Good exchange - McDonald coming out on top.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Knox's guard.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald advances position into side control!
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Knox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
McDonald throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?
McDonald is putting a hurting on Knox here, landing some big shots from side control.
McDonald fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
McDonald scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knox to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McDonald 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for McDonald .
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knox misses with a straight left.
McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1##CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cletus McDonald .
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox slips under a jab from McDonald .
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald .
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
Knox looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donk. McDonald catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
McDonald slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald .
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
McDonald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
McDonald throws an elbow but Knox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knox parries the strikes from McDonald easily there. McDonald is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knox to escape.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald .
Knox stops McDonald from passing to mount.
Knox takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDonald working the head with strikes.
Knox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Knox tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cletus McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
McDonald is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
After winning the bout, Cletus McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ICS 37
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Darren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Darren throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
James Darren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Darren.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darren moves out of range as Knox strikes.
A lazy body kick from Darren
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox jabs at Darren's body.
Darren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darren. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darren.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Darren scores with a leg kick.
Darren throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Darren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Darren is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Darren just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Darren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darren blocking some punches.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Knox shrugs off.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Darren controls his hands.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Darren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.#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!
Knox blocks a body shot from Darren.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Darren lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darren.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Darren has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Darren controls his hands.
Knox gets through Darren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darren lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Darren has double underhooks.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darren is keeping busy.#T3#
Knox tries a body shot but Darren blocks it.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox looks for the body kick but Darren saw that one coming.
Darren throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Darren moves into the clinch.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Darren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox stalling the fight.
Darren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darrens head. #T4#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Darren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Darren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox stalling the fight.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Darren avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Darren - that landed with a thud.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darren blocks a body shot from Knox.
Darren lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Darren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Darren misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Darren wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Darren sees coming a mile off.
Darren lands with a cross.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Knox swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws the left hand but Darren avoids the punch easily.
Darren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Darren settles back down.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darren.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Darren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Darren to counter with a crisp jab.
Darren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darren.
Darren misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Darren.
Darren thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darren lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Darren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Darren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darren throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Darren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darren, as that shot connected.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darren is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Darren delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Darren closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Darren keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Darren.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darren prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darren as Knox tries to tie him up. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch. #T3#
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darren misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Darren backing up. Darren nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Darren finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Jab from Darren.
Darren slips a jab from Knox.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Darren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Darren feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Darren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Darren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Darren off the cage and back into range.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Darren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Darren.
Darren throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Darren scores with a leg kick.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Darren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darren lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Darren checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darren.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Darren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Darren moves out of range easily.
Darren misses with a looping left.
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Darren moves his leg out of the way.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Darren's leg but Darren calmly moves out of range.
Darren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Nice uppercut there from Darren.
Darren misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darren throws a body kick that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Darren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Knox tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Darren controls the action.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Darren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Darren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Knox shrugs off.
Knox trying to stall but Darren improves his position.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darren misses with an elbow strike.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Darren.
James Darren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darren throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Darren avoided it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox takes one on the button.
Darren misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darren duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Darren misses the target.
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Darren lands the left hand.
Darren looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Darren throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Darren manages to avoid it.
Darren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Darren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Darren. #T3#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox defending well as Darren loads up on a big left hand.
Darren stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Darren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Darren throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Darren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Darren rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox prevents a body shot from Darren.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darren.
Darren blocks a body shot from Knox. #T4#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren blocks a body shot from Knox.
Darren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darren can turn it around.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Darren blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Darren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darren blocking some punches.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Darren avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Darren blocking some punches.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Darren!
James Darren thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 32
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Boretti.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boretti.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boretti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boretti throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Boretti counters with a thumping low kick.
Boretti walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti digs a good hook to Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti misses with a series of wild punches. #KD2#
Boretti drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boretti is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boretti tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Boretti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a body kick that stops Boretti in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boretti doesn't seem phased though.
Boretti looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boretti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Boretti.
As Boretti backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boretti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Boretti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Boretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Boretti tries to avoid it.
Knox slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boretti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a lazy body kick
and Boretti counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Boretti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Boretti counters with a crisp one two that drops Knox! Boretti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knox to his feet! Knox is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Boretti throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Knox is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matteo Boretti!
In his post fight interview, Matteo Boretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ICS 21
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.#CUT2#
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Camara misses.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Camara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range. #CL#
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Camara tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camara avoids the head kick by Knox. #CL#
Camara has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries to circle away but Camara has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Camara counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch. #T2#
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camara.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Knox presses Camara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Camara is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Camara counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Camara drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
A short right from Knox.
Knox taking a breather.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Knox tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Camara. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Camara's calf.#T4#
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Camara's leg but Camara calmly moves out of range.
Camara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Camara misses.
Knox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox connects with a right hand. Camara shakes it off.
Knox digs a good body shot into Camara's ribs.
Camara moves away from the strike by Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Camara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camara throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibrahim Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
Camara works Knox's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Camara clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards. #T1#
Knox blocks a body shot from Camara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camara stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Knox responds with a good body kick, but Camara manages to step out the way in time.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #CL#
Camara closes the distance and clinches. #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!
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
Knox gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
A short right from Knox.
Camara working aggressively here.
Knox is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox is trying to stall.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Knox tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Camara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camara checks a low kick from Knox.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Camara sees coming a mile off.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Camara misses the body punch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Camara moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
And Camara counters with a quick kick to the body but Knox blocks it.#T1#
Camara wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camara.#CL#
Camara darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Camara tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Camara misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camara.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Knox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Camara's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
And Knox responds with a good body kick, but Camara manages to step out the way in time.
Camara is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Camara is rocked!
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Camara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camara seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camara.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Knox throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Camara keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Camara tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Camara should have avoided that one.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Camara throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Camara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice cross by Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Camara moves into the clinch successfully.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara working aggressively here.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archibald Knox.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Switched it up , my manager is class. Camara is 2nd string - we are Convicted. Good night.'.
In defeat, Ibrahim Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.

Event: ICS Leapyear
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Boretti throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boretti.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
enabling Boretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Boretti clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Boretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Knox.
I was talking to Boretti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Boretti.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boretti is keeping busy.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #T1#
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Boretti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boretti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Boretti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox is working Boretti over against the cage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Boretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boretti manages to break the clinch.
Knox thuds a left hand into Boretti's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a jab when Boretti was well out of range.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Boretti's shoulder, as Boretti tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Boretti is breathing heavily.
Boretti walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #T3#
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boretti.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Boretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox blocking some punches.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Knox stalls.
Boretti blocking some punches.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Boretti tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
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!
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Knox.
Boretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boretti is keeping busy.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox throws a head kick but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boretti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Boretti manages to break the clinch.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Boretti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Boretti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boretti pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox is pushing Boretti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox keeps control of Boretti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Knox works Boretti's body with a nice hook.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boretti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Knox backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Boretti's corner calls for a 1-2. Boretti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Boretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archibald Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Boretti.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Boretti breaks the clinch.
Boretti throws a nice head kick!
Boretti scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boretti lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti motions for Knox to come forward. Boretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Boretti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox. #CL#
Boretti clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Boretti avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Boretti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boretti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox taking a breather.
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 Matteo Boretti 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boretti is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boretti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
A big right from Knox misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Boretti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Boretti improves position.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Knox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Boretti controls the action.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Boretti lands a left hand.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with some punches.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Boretti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti misses with some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boretti up against the cage.#T3#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Boretti tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Boretti can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Boretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boretti cracks Knox with a nice body shot.#T4#
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Boretti.
Knox stalls.
Boretti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boretti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Boretti.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boretti fails to land.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox blocks a body shot from Boretti.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Switched it up , my manager is class.'.

Event: CEC Grande vs Jernit 3
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Bhullar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bhullar darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Bhullar misses with the head strike.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bhullar blocks a body shot from Knox.
Bhullar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bhullar lands with a left to the head.
Bhullar scores with a hook to the body.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bhullar breaks the clinch.
Bhullar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhullar with a jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhullar is just out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bhullar. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bhullar moves out of range as Knox strikes.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Bhullar blocks it.#TD#
Bhullar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bhullar connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bhullar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Bhullar has control of the leg.
Bhullar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bhullar slows the pace down in half guard.
Bhullar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #T2#
Bhullar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bhullar is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bhullar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Bhullar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bhullar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bhullar trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T3#
Bhullar is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Bhullar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bhullar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bhullar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Bhullar wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Knox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bhullar.
Bhullar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bhullar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bhullar tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox trying to control the position. #T4#
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knox pulls Bhullar in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bhullar throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjan Bhullar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Bhullar closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bhullar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bhullar tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bhullar.
Knox presses Bhullar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhullar digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bhullar fails to land.
Bhullar tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bhullar fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bhullar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bhullar lands with a right to the head.
Bhullar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bhullar.
Bhullar lands an uppercut.#T1#
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhullar backwards.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhullar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bhullar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bhullar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
Bhullar tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bhullar tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bhullar back against the cage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bhullar avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bhullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Bhullar gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Bhullar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bhullar. #T2#
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
Arjan Bhullar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhullar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bhullar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhullar controls his hands.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bhullar struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhullar backwards.
Bhullar digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Nice body punch from Bhullar - that landed with a thud.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bhullar misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bhullar scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Bhullar pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bhullar.
Bhullar tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bhullar tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bhullar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bhullar.
Bhullar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bhullar.
Good body shot from Bhullar.
Bhullar stalling.
Bhullar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bhullar tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bhullar lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Bhullar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bhullar lands an elbow.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bhullar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bhullar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bhullar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knox taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bhullar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bhullar lands an elbow.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Bhullar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knox dodges the ground and pound from Bhullar.
Knox regains half guard, as Bhullar was trying to land strikes.
Bhullar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjan Bhullar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bhullar dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bhullar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bhullar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bhullar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bhullar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bhullar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bhullar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar connects with a couple of short punches.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bhullar lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Bhullar cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bhullar controls the pace.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard.
Bhullar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bhullar trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Bhullar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bhullar is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Bhullar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bhullar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bhullar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arjan Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Bhullar.
Bhullar looks to land a strike but Knox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bhullar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bhullar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bhullar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arjan Bhullar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bhullar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bhullar is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Knox managing to control the position.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bhullar.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bhullar's corner calls for a 1-2. Bhullar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arjan Bhullar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bhullar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Bhullar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Bhullar does it's job there.
Bhullar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arjan Bhullar is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhullar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox jabs Bhullar right on the nose. Bhullar blinks but takes it well.
Bhullar dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Bhullar's head and hops out.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bhullar with a body shot.
Bhullar shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Bhullar moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Bhullar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Bhullar tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bhullar lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arjan Bhullar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bhullar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjan Bhullar!
A relieved looking Arjan Bhullar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox cracks the inside of Silva's front leg. #KD#
Knox cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox weaves into range and cracks Silva right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Silva goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Knox is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Switched it up , my manager is class.'.

Event: CEC 686
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Gagnon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gagnon.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gagnon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox tries to clinch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gagnon cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Gagnon gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Gagnon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
Gagnon connects with the punch.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Gagnon.
Gagnon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Gagnon.
A slow jab from Gagnon misses its intended target.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox walks into a jab.#CL#
Knox rushes Gagnon and presses him up against the cage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A short right from Gagnon on the inside.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a body punch. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Gagnon lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Knox.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards. #TD2#
Gagnon drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Gagnon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gagnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gagnon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Knox should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gagnon has tightened it up now! Knox should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC MNR
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1#
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Ruth does no damage.
Knox slips a straight right by Ruth.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like John Ruth has been cut.
Ruth 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Ruth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ruth throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Ruth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox scores with the left hand. Ruth knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Ruth throws a big shot that misses.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruth circles away.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Knox connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a hook.
A head kick from Knox lands but Ruth takes it in his stride.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruth on the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Ruth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Ruth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruth advances to half guard. #T3#
Ruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruth trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Ruth trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Ruth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruth controlling the action here.
Ruth trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knox won't allow Ruth to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruth trying to control the pace.
Ruth working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Knox's thigh. Knox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruth takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Knox rushes Ruth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox keeps control of Ruth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruth blocks a body shot from Knox.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth. #BC2#
Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Ruth thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knox keeping full guard, as Ruth tries to pass.
Ruth advances position into side control!
Ruth looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Ruth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruth misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Ruth crashes against the mat. #T2#
Ruth trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox tries to buck Ruth off but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Ruth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruth on the ground.#SUB2#
Ruth goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ruth but great work by Knox.
Ruth struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ruth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruth gets full guard.
Ruth is trying to keep Knox in close.
Ruth is pulling down on Knox's head to control his posture.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth wants to free his trapped foot but Knox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Ruth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Ruth's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Ruth seems unphased.
Ruth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruth drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruth lands with a good body shot.
Ruth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
As Knox backs off Ruth throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Ruth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth lands a jab to the head.
Knox misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox slips a straight right by Ruth.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Ruth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Knox avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
Ruth throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
John Ruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth lands with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Ruth backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Ruth slips under a jab.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Ruth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruth lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Ruth lands with a cross.
Ruth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Ruth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox misses with a hook.#T3#
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Ruth moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ruth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruth is in Knox's guard.
Ruth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruth pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knox is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ruth throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Knox blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Ruth looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Ruth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
John Ruth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruth 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC Halloween 2
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Knox throws a hook but Dall blocks it.#KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Dall tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Dall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Knox throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Knox swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a monster overhand right that drops Dall! Knox follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Switched it up , my manager is class.'.
Hyryx Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'I got bit!'.

Event: Syn 652 Keenan vs Jernit
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Robbins.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
enabling Robbins to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Robbins.
Robbins blocks a head kick by Knox.
Robbins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Robbins.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
Robbins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Robbins wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Robbins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Robbins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Robbins's head but Robbins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robbins blocks the body kick.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Knox scores with the left hand. Robbins knows he should have avoided that one.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Knox! Robbins is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Post fight, an emotional Archibald Knox said 'Switched it up , my manager is class.'.

Event: Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Obuhov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Obuhov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Obuhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Obuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #SUB2#
Obuhov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Obuhov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Obuhov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Some wild striking there from Obuhov. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jab from Obuhov.
Knox catches Obuhov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obuhov.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Obuhov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obuhov misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Knox is looking to wear down Obuhov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Obuhov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obuhov cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox staying out of range there.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obuhov.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Obuhov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obuhov thinking.
Obuhov connects with the punch.#T4#
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Obuhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obuhov.
A little jabbing left from Obuhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Knox works Obuhov's body with a nice hook.
Obuhov thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obuhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obuhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Obuhov lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Obuhov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obuhov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Obuhov postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Obuhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.#T2#
Obuhov moves away from the strike by Knox.
Obuhov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Obuhov misses.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Obuhov cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Obuhov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obuhov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a body shot.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Obuhov.#T3#
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obuhov slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Obuhov moved out of range.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obuhov.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Obuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Obuhov shoots in and bounces Knox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Knox trying to control the position.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obuhov. Obuhov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Knox cracks Obuhov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obuhov to stand back up!#ROC#
Obuhov is rocked!
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Obuhov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Knox misses.
Obuhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obuhov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Anton Obuhov's cut even more.#T1#
Knox digs a good body shot into Obuhov's ribs.
Knox misses the jab.
Obuhov tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Obuhov moved out of range nicely.
Obuhov moves out of range of the strikes.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Obuhov.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov is looking for the big counter here.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obuhov.
Knox misses the jab.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Obuhov scores with a nice strike.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Obuhov staying out of range there.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov slips under a jab.#T3#
Knox misses the jab.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obuhov at a distance.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Obuhov.
A jab from Obuhov finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox jabs Obuhov right on the nose. Obuhov blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Knox misses.
Obuhov cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a straight right. #KD#
Knox cracks Obuhov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Obuhov to stand back up!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuhov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Obuhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obuhov lands a right hook to the body.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Obuhov.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Obuhov counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obuhov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
After the fight, Anton Obuhov 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: Syn 645 Jones vs Knox
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyrone Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Tyrone Jones's knee but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Tyrone Jones blocks the low kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tyrone Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tyrone Jones counter with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyrone Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. #T2#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Knox finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Knox lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Knox throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox thuds his shin into the meat of Tyrone Jones's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tyrone Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knox - the referee stops the clock and Tyrone Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knox. Tyrone Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones is breathing heavily.
Knox punishes Tyrone Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox scores with a jab. Tyrone Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Knox slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Knox thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrone Jones can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones'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.
#R2#
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyrone Jones's head backwards.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Tyrone Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Knox keeps Tyrone Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyrone Jones, as that shot connected.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Tyrone Jones clinches up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Tyrone Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Jones cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Knox.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones'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#
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Tyrone Jones's belly button to the back.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyrone Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands a front kick.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Knox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back to recover.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Knox tries to get set, Tyrone Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a head kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox takes a swing at Tyrone Jones's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
Tyrone Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrone Jones clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Knox looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Tyrone Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyrone Jones. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Knox.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Archibald Knox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone Jones seems unphased.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Knox throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Knox moves out of range. #T2#
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Knox.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Knox.
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!
Tyrone Jones cracks Knox with a good jab.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tyrone Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyrone Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knox's calf.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrone Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Knox.
Tyrone Jones blocks a head kick by Knox.
As Knox tries to get set, Tyrone Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones had his way with Archibald Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyrone Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyrone Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Knox.
Tyrone Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones backing away here, and Knox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Tyrone Jones tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Knox slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Knox.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A cross from Tyrone Jones lands.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Tyrone Jones connects with the punch.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Tyrone Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox is looking to chop away at Tyrone Jones's legs.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Tyrone Jones backing away here, and Knox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T4##KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Tyrone Jones tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Tyrone Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox throws a head kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Tyrone Jones pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Knox.
Tyrone Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archibald Knox.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
Russell Tyrone Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Garibaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox with a hook.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Garibaldi moved away.
Garibaldi avoids the head kick by Knox.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garibaldi feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Garibaldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
A big right from Knox misses.
It seemed like Garibaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garibaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.#T1#
Garibaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A jab lands there for Garibaldi.#CL2#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Garibaldi. Garibaldi maintains the clinch.
Garibaldi lands with a right to the head.
Knox tries to circle away but Garibaldi has him pinned against the cage.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox lands with a hook. Garibaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garibaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garibaldi. That's going to slow Knox down.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garibaldi looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Garibaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox thumps Garibaldi with a low kick.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Garibaldi counters with an outside leg kick.
Garibaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Garibaldi down.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Garibaldi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox misses with a straight right. #T3#
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garibaldi throws out the jab.
Garibaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garibaldi.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garibaldi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Knox catches Garibaldi right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Knox misses. #T4#
Knox misses with a double jab.
Knox misses with a hook.#CL2#
Garibaldi moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Garibaldi has him pressed against the cage.
Garibaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox blocks a body shot from Garibaldi. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox thumps Garibaldi with a low kick.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a jab when Garibaldi was well out of range.
A big left from Garibaldi misses.
Garibaldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Garibaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox is looking to slow Garibaldi down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garibaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Garibaldi's head back.
Knox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garibaldi.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garibaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garibaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garibaldi cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox cracks Garibaldi with an open hand slap.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a hook but Garibaldi blocks it.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Garibaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Garibaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garibaldi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Garibaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Garibaldi has managed to clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garibaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi swinging wildly here.
Garibaldi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garibaldi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garibaldi connects with a body shot.
Garibaldi defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garibaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T4#
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garibaldi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Garibaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Knox backs off Garibaldi throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Knox with a nice cross.
Garibaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garibaldi lands a jab to the nose.
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 Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knox misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Garibaldi walks into a jab.
Garibaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garibaldi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garibaldi connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox slips a straight right by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garibaldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garibaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garibaldi dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing. #T1#
Garibaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox scores with a one two! Garibaldi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garibaldi.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garibaldi moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Garibaldi wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Garibaldi.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garibaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Garibaldi throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Garibaldi was not able to check.
Garibaldi misses with a hook.
Garibaldi takes one to the chin there.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garibaldi looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garibaldi's hands.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Garibaldi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garibaldi has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Garibaldi tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Garibaldi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knox uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Garibaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Garibaldi has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Garibaldi working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Knox content to stall in guard here.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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 Archibald Knox.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Post fight, an emotional Archibald Knox said 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Knox misses.
Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Dog down.
Dog throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Nice cross by Dog.
Knox scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox digs a good hook to Dog's body.
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!
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dog moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox avoids the head kick by Dog. #T1#
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Dog connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Dog throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Dog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dog wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Dog misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Dog pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog working aggressively here.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox cracks Dog with a nice body shot.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog slips under a jab.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Dog counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Dog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Dog tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Dog tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dog backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Dog turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dog manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Dog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Dog crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dog is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dog wants to take a breather but Knox manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dog swings widly with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
Dog has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Dog off the cage and back into range.
Knox swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Dog tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. #T1#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox connects with the punch.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Dog is rocked!
Dog throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Dog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Dog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox thuds his shin into the meat of Dog's side.#T2#
Dog lands a front kick.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Dog slips under a jab from Knox.
Dog walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crunch! Knox slams his shin into Dog's torso.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog blocks a head kick by Knox.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dog.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Knox wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox thumps Dog with a low kick.
Dog thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog avoids the head kick by Knox.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.#T4#
Knox walks into a left hand.
Dog blocks a head kick by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Knox scores with a jab.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox lands a head kick!
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Knox misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Dog tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Dog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Dog seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dog is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox. #T1#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside.
Dog throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dog pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Dog.
Archibald Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Dog off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junkyard Dog.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Knox punishes Dog's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog avoids the head kick by Knox. #T3#
Dog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog slips a jab from Knox.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knox is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Dog takes one on the button.
Knox misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.#T4#
Dog cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dog misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Dog gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Dog misses with some punches.
Dog misses with the head strike.
Dog is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Post fight, Archibald Knox took to the microphone: 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gravas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravas blocks a jab.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gravas loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a push kick but Gravas slaps the foot to one side.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Gravas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravas scores with a leg kick.
Gravas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gravas throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Gravas scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gravas is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gravas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox avoids the body shot from Gravas .
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox cracks Gravas with a good jab.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily.
Gravas tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox sizes up Gravas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravas .
A cross from Knox lands.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Gravas . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gravas .
Knox moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Gravas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gravas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Knox. #CL#
Knox clinches up with Gravas and pushes him back against the cage.
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gravas taking a breather.
Gravas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Gravas misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gravas slips a jab from Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Gravas .
Knox misses the jab.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Knox staying out of range there.
Gravas throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox lands a nice looking body kick.
Gravas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox jabs Gravas right on the nose. Gravas blinks but takes it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravas .
Knox is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gravas .
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Gravas .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas !
Gravas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Gravas scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Gravas lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Gravas takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravas thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Gravas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gravas misses with a double jab.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gravas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Gravas connects with a crisp jab.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas .
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gravas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Gravas does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Knox with a hook.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
A solid body kick from Gravas .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latka Gravas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Knox throws out a leg kick but Gravas moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Gravas connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Gravas .
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Nice jab there from Gravas .
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Gravas .
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gravas .
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gravas to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Knox misses the jab.
Gravas delivers a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Gravas tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gravas . Gravas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravas takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Gravas throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Gravas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gravas catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gravas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.#T2#
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Gravas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravas 's calf.
Gravas looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Gravas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gravas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Gravas staying out of range there.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gravas throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Gravas shrugs it off.
Gravas connects with a high kick.
Gravas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gravas .#T3#
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Gravas tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Gravas .
Knox slips a jab from Gravas .
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravas 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravas scrambles back to his feet.
Gravas avoids the head kick by Knox.
Gravas throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Gravas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Knox.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Gravas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knox tries to clinch but Gravas is having none of it.
Nice shot by Gravas .
Gravas tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Gravas takes a shot to the head.
Gravas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Gravas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Gravas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Gravas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gravas . Knox shrugs it off though.
Gravas misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Latka Gravas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Gravas .
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gravas connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gravas thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Gravas misses the shot to the body.
Gravas feints a jab promting Knox to slip. Gravas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Knox is looking to slow Gravas down with leg kicks.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gravas .
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Knox moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Gravas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily.
Knox slips a straight right by Gravas .
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox slips under a jab from Gravas .
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gravas misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gravas .
Gravas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gravas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravas .
Gravas lands a body shot.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gravas throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Gravas misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox lands a head kick. Gravas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knox avoids the head kick by Gravas .
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Gravas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas . That's going to slow Knox down.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gravas . Gravas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gravas throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Gravas throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Gravas .
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Gravas moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gravas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Gravas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Gravas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gravas works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravas s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravas . #T4#
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Gravas moves out of range easily.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Gravas scores with a leg kick.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gravas has time to react.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gravas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gravas misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gravas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gravas checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Gravas lands with a nice body kick.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Latka Gravas .
I've got Gravas 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Latka Gravas !
Latka Gravas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Obuhov. Those never looked like landing.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Obuhov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obuhov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knox is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obuhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Obuhov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Obuhov.
A jab lands there for Obuhov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obuhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obuhov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Obuhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obuhov to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Obuhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obuhov blocks a head kick by Knox.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Obuhov counters with a left to the body.
Obuhov walks into a left hand.
Knox throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
And Obuhov tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obuhov looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox cracks Obuhov with an open hand slap.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Obuhov counters with a left to the body.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obuhov checks it well.
Obuhov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox throws a head kick but Obuhov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Obuhov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Obuhov feints and as Knox raises his hands in defense, Obuhov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obuhov stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obuhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox is pulling down on Obuhov's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obuhov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is pulling down on Obuhov's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox misses with a hook
and Obuhov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Obuhov.
Obuhov stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Obuhov closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox is trying to stall.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
Obuhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obuhov misses with a knee strike.
Obuhov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Obuhov blocks an uppercut.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obuhov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Obuhov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Obuhov.
A jab from Obuhov misses.
Obuhov lands a right hook to the body.
Obuhov throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Obuhov counters with a nice uppercut.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Obuhov counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Obuhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent Obuhov's takedown attempt.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T1#
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obuhov's elbow. #TD2#
Obuhov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Obuhov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obuhov in particular looking to stall.
Obuhov wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Obuhov thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obuhov lands a nice short elbow.
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obuhov on the ground.
Obuhov throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Obuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Knox is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Obuhov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Obuhov is working for a submission of some sort.
Obuhov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knox is staying active underneath Obuhov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obuhov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Obuhov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obuhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Obuhov is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Obuhov thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
A jab from Knox misses.
Obuhov lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Obuhov scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Obuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obuhov is working Knox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
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#
Knox swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Obuhov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A countering left hand to the body from Obuhov misses.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Obuhov cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
A big left from Knox misses.
Obuhov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Obuhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Anton Obuhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obuhov lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obuhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Obuhov or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target. #TD2#
Obuhov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obuhov is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obuhov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obuhov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obuhov throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obuhov works his way into side control.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Obuhov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Obuhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Obuhov controlling the position.
Knox prevents Obuhov from moving into mount. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Obuhov.
Obuhov working the strikes but Knox uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obuhov in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obuhov blocks a head kick by Knox. #T4#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Obuhov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Obuhov staying out of range there.
Obuhov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obuhov.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Obuhov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Obuhov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Obuhov 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
A very excited looking Anton Obuhov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 624 Jones vs Obuhov
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendez doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Mendez throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Mendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox slips a jab from Mendez.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mendez slips under a jab from Knox.#T1#
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Mendez avoids it easily.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendez misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Knox.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mendez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox dodges the punch combination from Mendez.
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mendez out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!
Post fight, Archibald Knox took to the microphone: 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox throws a hook but Vermeulen avoids it easily.
Vermeulen throws a big shot that misses.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Vermeulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vermeulen connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeulen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeulen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vermeulen blocks a head kick by Knox.
Vermeulen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Vermeulen's head.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Vermeulen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeulen lands an uppercut.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vermeulen.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen blocking some punches. #T1#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Vermeulen's head.
Vermeulen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Vermeulen pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vermeulen lands a shoulder strike.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
Knox cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Vermeulen.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Vermeulen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Vermeulen as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
Good body shot from Knox.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeulen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vermeulen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Vermeulen counters with a two punch combo.
Vermeulen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox catches Vermeulen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vermeulen has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Vermeulen.
Vermeulen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeulen. #T3#
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeulen is looking for a takedown.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Vermeulen keeps him there for the moment.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen looking for a takedown.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocking some punches.
Vermeulen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Vermeulen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
And Vermeulen tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Knox drops Vermeulen with a beautiful combination! Vermeulen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Hendrik Vermeulen has been cut.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Vermeulen moves away and avoids it.
Vermeulen is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox batters Vermeulen with a massive right followed by a huge left! Vermeulen is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Knox lands a final crushing right hand to drop Vermeulen to the mat with a gruesome thud! Knox is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: Syn Europe 99
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Wesson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Wesson tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Wesson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Wesson feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox cracks Wesson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wesson falls to his knees and Knox doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
As Archibald Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.
In defeat, Dean Wesson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

Event: CEC 634
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Cane feints the counter takedown.
Knox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Cane backs away looking to recover.
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Knox cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
Cane 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.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Cane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #T1#
A head kick misses from Knox.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a head shot.
Cane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cane misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Cane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knox looking to control.
Cane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cane is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cane is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox pulls Cane in close to prevent any damage.
Cane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
Cane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cane catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Knox tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cane finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. #T3#
Cane shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Cane has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox is looking to control Cane's arms but Cane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Cane tries to score a body lock takedown but Knox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow. #T4#
Cane blocks a body shot from Knox.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cane looking for a takedown.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Cane wants a takedown.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
And Cane tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Cane fails to land the takedown.
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 Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Cane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cane lands in his opponent's guard.
Cane throwing strikes but missing.
Cane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cane postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Cane throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Cane throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cane on the ground.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Cane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox is looking to wear down Cane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control.
Cane tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Cane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cane scoring with punches and elbows.
Darnell Cane has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Cane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knox has one of Cane's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Cane in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends.
Cane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cane throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
An elbow from Cane crashes against the mat.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Cane working away.#T3#
Cane scoring with punches from side control.
Cane lands a nice forearm strike.
Knox dodges the ground and pound from Cane.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cane working the ground and pound.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cane.
Cane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cane working the head and body with strikes.
Cane scoring with punches and elbows.
Knox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cane off and has taken his back!
Cane tries to roll but Knox sticks to his back. #T4#
Cane controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Knox not allowing Cane to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cane rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cane rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darnell Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane shoots in but no luck this time.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cane tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cane.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox cracks the inside of Cane's front leg.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Cane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
That kick from Knox tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Cane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cane tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox slips a jab from Cane.
Cane throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Cane against the cage.
Knox is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cane is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox tries to break free but Cane pushes him back against the cage.
Cane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cane has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox with a hook.
Good work by Cane as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Cane up against the cage.
Cane has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cane is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #T4#
Knox looking to stall.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Cane controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox took some time post fight to say the following; 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: CEC 628
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Timmermans slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox throws a solid leg kick but Timmermans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knox.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a leg kick but Timmermans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Timmermans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans misses with a wild combination.
Timmermans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timmermans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timmermans scores with a nice head shot.
Timmermans tries a head kick but it misses.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox tries to land a body kick
and Timmermans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Timmermans struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmermans has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox stalling the fight.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Timmermans works over Knox's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Timmermans is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Timmermans checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox jabs at Timmermans's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
A leg kick checked by Timmermans.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timmermans is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Timmermans scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Timmermans back into the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with some punches.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Timmermans lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox motions for Timmermans to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timmermans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Knox misses with a hook.#T4#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Knox.
Timmermans feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox tries a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Timmermans misses the target.
Good leg kick by Timmermans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Knox swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timmermans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Knox misses.
Timmermans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Timmermans lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
A big left from Knox misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox misses the jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Timmermans 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.#T1#
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Timmermans is wise to it.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Timmermans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Timmermans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Timmermans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Timmermans trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Timmermans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Timmermans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Timmermans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Timmermans in his half guard. #T3#
Timmermans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knox is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Timmermans is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now.
Timmermans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Timmermans sits in half guard.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timmermans. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Timmermans slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Timmermans lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans slips under a jab.
Timmermans moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox feints and then cracks Timmermans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmermans down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox lunges at Timmermans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Timmermans's hand.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Timmermans as he checks the leg kick.
Timmermans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Knox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a two punch combo.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Timmermans lands with a good body shot.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Timmermans's leg but Timmermans calmly moves out of range.
Timmermans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox looks for the body kick but Timmermans saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Timmermans scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Timmermans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans. #CL2#
Knox forces Timmermans back against the cage and clinches.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Timmermans.
Knox looking to stall.
Timmermans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Timmermans lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands an uppercut.#BC#
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A big left from Knox misses.
Timmermans tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timmermans dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Timmermans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Timmermans blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Timmermans as he connects with a hook.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice jab there from Timmermans.
Knox jabs Timmermans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Timmermans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Timmermans counters with a takedown into side control.
Timmermans tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Knox tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Timmermans easily slips into full mount!
Timmermans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Timmermans is landing with some decent strikes but Knox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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 Casper Timmermans.
I think Timmermans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Casper Timmermans!
Our winner, Casper Timmermans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 622
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Knox.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox jabs Pekkarinen right on the nose. Pekkarinen blinks but takes it well.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Pekkarinen finds it's target.
Jab by Knox.
Knox moves forwards but Pekkarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pekkarinen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Knox scores with the left hand. Pekkarinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pekkarinen momentarily. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Knox.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pekkarinen. That did some damage!
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.#T2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Knox punishes Pekkarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox tries to clinch there but Pekkarinen circles away.
Knox feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
Knox lands an overhand right.
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage.
Knox throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekkarinen.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping right.
Knox feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
Pekkarinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pekkarinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen has his takedown stuffed
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#TD#
Pekkarinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Pekkarinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pekkarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pekkarinen somewhat.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Pekkarinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pekkarinen scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox digs a good body shot into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A head kick misses from Pekkarinen.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pekkarinen eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Pekkarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Pekkarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.
Knox follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Knox tenderised Pekkarinen's leg. Pekkarinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Knox slams his shin into Pekkarinen's torso.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Knox lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Pekkarinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Pekkarinen off the cage and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Knox swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat. #TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Pekkarinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pekkarinen connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Pekkarinen has control of the leg.
Pekkarinen is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Pekkarinen trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekkarinen is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Pekkarinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice body punch.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pekkarinen blocks the leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Pekkarinen's belly button to the back.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Pekkarinen off the cage and back into range.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Pekkarinen persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox punishes Pekkarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekkarinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Pekkarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Pekkarinen's belly button to the back.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range. #T3#
Knox digs a good body shot into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pekkarinen lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
As Pekkarinen backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox cracks Pekkarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pekkarinen tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
In his post fight interview, Archibald Knox gave a big smile as he said 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Bogard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogard.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bogard is able to avoid easily.
Bogard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Bogard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Bogard checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Knox throws a fast counter high kick but Bogard manages to duck under it in time.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Bogard walks into a jab.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Bogard avoids it.
Bogard lands the left 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!
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Bogard's defenses.
Bogard tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Bogard's knee but Bogard avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Knox misses. #T1#
Bogard throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Bogard's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox with a nice cross.
Bogard looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Bogard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Bogard does no damage.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox thumps Bogard with a low kick.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bogard scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox punishes Bogard's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Bogard misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Bogard is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox 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 Bogard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bogard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bogard at a distance.
Knox tries to work over Bogard's front leg with a kick but Bogard checks it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Bogard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Knox.#T3#
Bogard slips under a jab.
As Knox backs away, Bogard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bogard lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bogard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Bogard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox checks a low kick from Bogard.
Bogard slips a straight right by Knox.
Bogard throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Bogard.
Bogard misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Bogard keeps him there for the moment.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Bogard prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogard.
Bogard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox tries to work over Bogard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bogard tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Bogard tries to tie him up. #BC#
Bogard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogard thumps Knox with a low kick.
Bogard wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Bogard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Knox.
Bogard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bogard counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bogard.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Bogard.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Bogard attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Bogard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bogard misses with a looping left.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Bogard seems unphased.
Bogard slips a straight right by Knox.#T1#
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Bogard's head back.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bogard misses.
Bogard motions for Knox to come forward. Bogard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Bogard has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Bogard.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to clinch but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Bogard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogard tries to avoid it.
Bogard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bogard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox with a jab.
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogard lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Knox defending well as Bogard loads up on a big left hand.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bogard will feel that in the morning.
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Bogard checks it.
Bogard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox slips a straight right by Bogard.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bogard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bogard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogard slips a straight right by Knox.
Bogard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogard doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Bogard saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Nice jab there from Bogard.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox punishes Bogard's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slow jab from Bogard misses its intended target.
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Bogard connects with a looping right hand.
Bogard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Knox.
Bogard throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Bogard lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Bogard's knee but Bogard avoids it well.
Bogard throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bogard drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bogard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bogard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bogard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bogard throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox is trying to control the position but Bogard postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bogard postures up.
Bogard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bogard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Knox pulls Bogard in close to prevent any damage.
Bogard connects with a couple of short punches.
Bogard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bogard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bogard is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Bogard chips away with some ground and pound.
Bogard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogard trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Bogard is really struggling to control Knox but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knox cracks Bogard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Bogard throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bogard throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bogard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogard throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox scores with a body shot. #T3#
Bogard misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bogard defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bogard lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Bogard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bogard working away.
Bogard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox tries to improve position but can't.
Bogard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bogard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knox some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bogard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bogard working the strikes but Knox uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bogard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bogard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Knox to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bogard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Archibald Knox looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.
The defeated Terry Bogard had this to say: 'No excuses, you learn more from loses than you do from wins. Cheers!'.

Event: KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson 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.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a solid leg kick but Masterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with a double jab
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox motions for Masterson to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Knox punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Masterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Masterson jabs at Knox's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
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!
Masterson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Masterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Masterson wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Knox throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Knox takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Knox takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox 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 Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson lands with a nice body kick.
Masterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masterson works the jab nicely.
Knox is looking to wear down Masterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws out a leg kick but Masterson moves out of range and Knox only half commits. #T4#
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson 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#
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knox looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
Knox throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Masterson throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Masterson catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox wants to slow Masterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Knox down.
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts. #T3#
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
Masterson throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masterson takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.#T4#
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Knox slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Masterson slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Masterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.#T1#
Masterson misses the jab.
Knox throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masterson!
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Masterson.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Masterson cracks the inside of Knox's front leg. #T3#
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a hook.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Masterson clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Masterson lands the left 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!
Masterson misses with a hook
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox throws a body kick that misses
and Masterson counters with a head kick. That will keep Knox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!

Event: KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Slurper misses with a wild combination.
Knox throws a leg kick but Slurper sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slurper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox cracks Slurper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slurper jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slurper lands with a cross.
Slurper throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swings for the body but Slurper moves out of range. #T1#
Knox throws a head kick but Slurper moves out of range.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slurper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Slurper saw it coming and moves away.
Slurper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Slurper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slurper lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Knox misses.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Slurper lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Slurper's corner calls for a 1-2. Slurper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Slurper is just out of range.
Slurper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Slurper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slurper staying out of range there.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Slurper.
Slurper throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Slurper moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Slurper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slurper lands a nice shot to the body.
Slurper is working Knox over against the cage.
Slurper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slurper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Slurper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Knox is trying to push Slurper away but Slurper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slurper blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Slurper blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slurper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
A short right from Slurper.
Slurper works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Slurper scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Slurper.
Slurper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slurper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slurper.
Slurper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slurper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Slurper.
Slurper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slurper works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Slurper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Slurper lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slurper.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Slurper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him?
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper scores with a hook to the body.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Slurper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Slurper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox blocks a body shot from Slurper.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Slurper cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knox looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slurper finish him?
Knox tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slurper.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slurper closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Knox! Slurper dives in looking to finish! Knox is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Snot Slurper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: KOFC 109 - Slurper vs Reid 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Mir's shoulder, as Mir tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to clinch up but Mir circles away and keeps his distance.
Mir only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Mir blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by Mir.
Mir ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Mir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mir takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mir just manages to avoid it.
Mir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Mir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mir slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mir.
Mir slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mir tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mir fails to land.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mir backwards.
Mir misses with a body punch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mir can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mir tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Knox taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
A hook to the body from Knox. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Mir avoids it.
Mir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Mir ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands a jab to Mir's midsection.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox moves away from the strike by Mir.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Mir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Mir connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mir tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Mir wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a looping left.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Mir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mir tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Mir moves his leg out of the way.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Mir's head but Mir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mir.#T3#
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox moves out of range as Mir strikes.
Mir lands a nice shot to the body.
Mir throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mir was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Mir throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mir tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Mir is out of range.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Mir.
Knox throws a jab when Mir was well out of range.
Mir moves out of range of the body kick.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mir throws a head kick that misses.
Mir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Mir's shoulder, as Mir tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mir throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
The fighters circling - Mir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mir tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Mir.
Knox moves out of range as Mir throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Mir tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Mir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Yoel Mir has been cut.#CL2#
Mir closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Mir misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Mir.
Mir tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mir tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoel Mir'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.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Mir saw that one coming.
Mir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Mir's front leg but catches the back leg as Mir tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mir slips under a jab.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mir can do to turn this around?
Mir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Mir throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.#T1##KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Mir tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Mir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mir is rocked!
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mir is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Mir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox pounces like a tiger and cracks Mir with a vicious hook! Mir is down but not out! Knox follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Archibald Knox!

Event: KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slurper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper moves away from the strike by Knox.
Slurper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slurper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Slurper lands.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slurper.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Slurper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Knox wants to clinch
and Slurper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Slurper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Slurper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slurper scores with a punch to the head.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slurper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Slurper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slurper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Slurper controls the action.
Slurper blocking some punches.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slurper's elbow. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Slurper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slurper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Slurper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Slurper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slurper throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Slurper throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Slurper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox looks to land a body kick but Slurper moved away.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slurper, as that shot connected.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Slurper avoids it.
Slurper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slurper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Slurper throws a shot to the body.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Slurper throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Slurper moves out of range of the strikes.
Slurper scores with a jab to the body.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slurper misses with a hook.#T3#
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slurper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Slurper misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slurper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Slurper scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Slurper.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Slurper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slurper doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slurper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper misses with a double jab.
Slurper blocks the body kick.
Slurper moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Slurper misses the target.
Slurper checks a low kick from Knox.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a head kick!
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Slurper defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slurper looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Slurper with a jab.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slurper misses with a combination
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Slurper finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a body punch but Slurper moves out of range.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox throws a hook but Slurper blocks it.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slurper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slurper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Slurper counters with a stiff right hand.
Slurper thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Slurper connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Knox tries to clinch but Slurper moves out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knox in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Slurper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Slurper lands with an overhand left.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Slurper misses.
Slurper lands a right hook to the body.
Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slurper lands a jab to the nose.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slurper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Slurper counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Slurper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slurper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox misses with the body kick
and Slurper counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Slurper. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slurper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Slurper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slurper dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Slurper moves his leg out of the way.
Slurper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slurper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slurper misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slurper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper slips a jab from Knox.#T4#
Slurper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Slurper saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
A swing and a miss from Slurper.
Slurper misses with a hook #CL2#
and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand.
Slurper misses with the head strike.
Slurper presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Slurper working aggressively here.
A short left from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slurper.
Slurper throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Slurper sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Slurper avoids it this time.
Slurper misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slurper stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox feints and then cracks Slurper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slurper down.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Slurper moved away.
Knox misses the jab.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Slurper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slurper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Slurper throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Slurper's ribs.
Slurper missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Slurper to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Slurper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Slurper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slurper blocks the body kick.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Slurper counters with a left and a right that stings Knox.
Slurper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slurper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slurper catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slurper digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Slurper. Those never looked like landing.
Slurper works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Slurper cracks Knox with an open hand slap.#T2#
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a hook
and Slurper counters with a straight right hand.
Slurper connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slurper misses the jab.
Snot Slurper is winning the standup battle so far.
Slurper looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Slurper misses the jab.
That kick from Knox tenderised Slurper's leg. Slurper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Slurper seems unphased.
Knox moves away from the strike by Slurper.
A jab lands there for Slurper.
Some wild striking there from Slurper.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slurper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Slurper stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Slurper blocks a leg kick.
Slurper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Slurper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Slurper misses the target.
Knox defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Slurper.
Slurper keeps the fight on the outside.
Slurper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox lands with a cross.
Donk. Slurper catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Slurper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slurper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slurper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slurper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Slurper cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slurper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox digs a good body shot into Slurper's ribs.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox slips under a jab.
And Knox responds with a good body kick, but Slurper manages to step out the way in time.
Slurper looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
A left and a right from Slurper both land. Nice combination.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Slurper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox thows a body kick. Slurper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slurper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slurper throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slurper.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slurper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Slurper.
Slurper catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slurper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slurper throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Slurper throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox lands with a nice body kick.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Slurper counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slurper scores with a nice right hand.
Slurper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slurper moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Slurper's belly button to the back.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Slurper misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Slurper was not able to check.
Slurper moves out of range of the strikes.
Slurper throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Slurper lands a right hook to the body.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Slurper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Slurper misses.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Slurper. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slurper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
A hook to the body from Slurper.
Knox trying to stall but Slurper improves his position.
Knox stalling.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Slurper lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Slurper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Slurper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Slurper lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Slurper misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Slurper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
enabling Slurper to counter with a crisp jab.
Slurper swings for the body but Knox moves out of range. #CL2#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Slurper.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Slurper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slurper.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slurper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slurper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Slurper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Knox misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slurper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Slurper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slurper lands with a nice body punch.
Slurper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Slurper as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slurper.
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Slurper's leg but Slurper calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper had his way with Archibald Knox in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slurper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Slurper moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Slurper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slurper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Slurper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Slurper cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slurper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox swings for the body but Slurper moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
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!
Slurper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Slurper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him?#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Slurper.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Slurper moves out of range of the body kick.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Slurper moved out of range nicely.
Slurper throws a big shot that misses.
Slurper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Slurper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Slurper.
Slurper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slurper misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Slurper ducks down to avoid it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slurper moves away.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snot Slurper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Slurper scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slurper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Slurper sees coming a mile off.
Slurper throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
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!
Slurper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slurper avoids the head kick by Knox.
Slurper takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good shot there by Slurper.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slurper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slurper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slurper stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slurper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slurper lands a two punch combo.
Slurper lands a slapping body shot.
Slurper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Slurper sees coming a mile off.
Slurper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Slurper connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Slurper misses with a looping right.
Slurper misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Slurper. That snapped Knox's head back.
Slurper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Knox dodges the punch combination from Slurper.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox stuns Slurper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slurper was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slurper manages to avoid it.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slurper's calf.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Slurper.
Knox throws a low kick but Slurper avoids it.
Knox throws a leg kick but Slurper sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snot Slurper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slurper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
Snot Slurper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.

Event: KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Knox.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wallace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands a head kick!
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wallace! Knox lets Wallace back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wallace flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wallace is out cold! Knox holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!

Event: Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Blackblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blackblood checks it well.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Blackblood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Knox.
As Knox backs away, Blackblood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blackblood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knox back to the cage. Blackblood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mace Blackblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blackblood has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackblood takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackblood's elbow. #T1#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Blackblood blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackblood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox has Blackblood pressed against the cage.
Knox working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox tries to stall but Blackblood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blackblood takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Blackblood does it's job there.
Blackblood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackblood scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Blackblood misses.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackblood.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackblood misses the target.
Blackblood looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blackblood blocks it well.
Knox tries to clinch but Blackblood is having none of it.
Blackblood is looking to counter punch.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Blackblood looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Blackblood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Knox misses with a left hand #CL#
and Blackblood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage. #T3#
Blackblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackblood throws out the jab.
Blackblood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Blackblood shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Knox darts in and clinches Blackblood up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackblood.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackblood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
A short left from Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a left hand.
Blackblood gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blackblood.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Knox tries to work over Blackblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackblood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Archibald Knox has been cut.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackblood.
Knox is pushing Blackblood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blackblood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackblood has him pressed against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Blackblood - that landed with a thud.
Knox looks winded!
Blackblood lands a knee to the body.
Blackblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blackblood pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Blackblood.
Knox throws a leg kick but Blackblood moved away.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackblood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blackblood 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.
Blackblood swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Blackblood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackblood swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mace Blackblood is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blackblood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackblood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Blackblood throws a leg kick
and Blackblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackblood scores with a decent looking hook.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackblood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Blackblood counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Blackblood's head.
Blackblood scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Blackblood pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Blackblood, against the cage.
Blackblood lands a body punch.
Blackblood gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackblood.
Mace Blackblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackblood is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blackblood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Blackblood fails to land.
Blackblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackblood lands with a left to the head.
Knox tries a body shot but Blackblood blocks it. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Blackblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackblood.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackblood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackblood.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox pushes Blackblood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Blackblood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Blackblood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackblood.
Blackblood tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox moves to clinch but Blackblood breaks away
and Blackblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackblood throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Blackblood misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Blackblood. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Archibald Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Knox tries to bum rush Blackblood with a series of wild strikes but Blackblood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackblood misses with a straight left.
Blackblood wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox thuds his right hand into Blackblood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blackblood moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox misses with a hook
and Blackblood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackblood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackblood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackblood scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox avoids the body shot from Blackblood.
Knox throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.#T1#
Blackblood swings widly with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackblood misses with a head kick.
Blackblood misses with a straight left.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackblood misses with a wild body shot.
Blackblood moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox misses the body punch
and Blackblood counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Blackblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackblood sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackblood avoids it this time.
Knox tried to score with a low kick but Blackblood checks it.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Blackblood on the inside.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackblood lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
Knox prevents a body shot from Blackblood.
Blackblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Blackblood controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Blackblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox has Blackblood pressed against the cage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Blackblood, against the cage.
Blackblood lands a good knee to the midsection. Knox won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Blackblood - that landed with a thud.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Blackblood on the inside.
Blackblood lands an uppercut.
Blackblood lands a body shot. #TD#
Blackblood has clasped his hands together around Knox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blackblood in side control, throwing shots but Knox defends.
Blackblood throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knox can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blackblood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knox to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackblood scores with punches from side control.
Blackblood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knox some visible discomfort.
Blackblood misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Blackblood cracks Knox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blackblood trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a big elbow.
Blackblood misses with the ground and pound.
Blackblood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Blackblood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blackblood throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
Blackblood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blackblood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Blackblood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blackblood 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mace Blackblood!
A relieved looking Mace Blackblood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Pyke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pyke punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pyke scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pyke's elbow. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Pyke throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox 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 Pyke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pyke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Pyke pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Pyke throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pyke lands with an overhand left.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pyke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox jabs at Pyke's body.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pyke throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pykes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyke.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pyke misses with a kick to the body.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Donk. Pyke catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pyke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Pyke to counter with a crisp jab.
Pyke lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox moves forwards but Pyke connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pyke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyke throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a hook.
Pyke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Pyke slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Pyke connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pyke.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyke misses.
Pyke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Pyke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pyke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Pyke throws a lazy body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyke throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Pyke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pyke.
An inside leg kick lands from Pyke.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Pyke.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Pyke.
Knox stuns Pyke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pyke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pyke throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pyke - that will leave a mark!
Magnus Pyke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyke digs a good hook to Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke lands a nice looking body kick.
Pyke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
The fighters circling - Pyke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Pyke saw that one coming.#T1#
A head kick from Pyke lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Pyke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pyke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.
Pyke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Pyke slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Pyke.
Pyke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pyke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pyke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Pyke misses with a straight right. #T2#
Pyke lands a right hook to the body.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Pyke counters with a thumping low kick.
Pyke thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pyke counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pyke - the referee stops the clock and Knox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pyke. Knox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pyke lands with a slapping head kick.
Pyke throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Pyke connects with an inside leg kick.
Pyke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyke.#T3#
Pyke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox throws a low kick but Pyke avoids it.
Knox throws the left hand but Pyke avoids the punch easily.
Pyke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyke.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pyke fails to land.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Pyke prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Pyke lands with a left to the head.
Pyke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Knox has Pyke pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyke. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pyke.
Pyke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pyke lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Pyke stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Pyke cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyke misses the target.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Pyke connects with a body shot.
Pyke misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Pyke lands a high kick!
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pyke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pyke. That's going to slow Knox down.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Pyke lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Pyke counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Pyke.
Pyke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Pyke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pyke ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Pyke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox lands a jab.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Pyke is rocked!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Pyke is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Pyke moves away from the strike by Knox.
Pyke seems to have recovered his senses.
Pyke scores with a nice right hand.
Pyke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pyke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pyke scores with a kick to the body.
Pyke cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Pyke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pyke to score with a decent uppercut.
Pyke lands a body shot. #T3#
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pyke misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Pyke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pyke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Knox tenderised Pyke's leg. Pyke is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Knox rushes Pyke and presses him up against the cage.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Pyke gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke letting Knox take a breather here.#T4#
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pyke.
Archibald Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pyke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings for the body but Pyke moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyke misses.
Jab from Pyke.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pyke's shoulder, as Pyke tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pyke 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Salieri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Salieri ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Salieri avoided it.
Salieri thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Salieri misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Salieri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knox takes a swing at Salieri's ribcage but misses.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Salieri just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Salieri throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Salieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Salieri backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Salieri.
Knox lands a nice looking body kick.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox thumps Salieri with a low kick.#T2#
Salieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Salieri blocks the body kick.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Salieri and move into the clinch.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salieri, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Salieri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.#T3#
Knox looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Salieri defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Salieri's defenses.
Salieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salieri connects with a high kick.
Salieri blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox. #T4#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Salieri feints the counter takedown.
Salieri misses with a jab to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salieri throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salieri in his tracks.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Salieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Salieri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Salieri.
Knox wants to slow Salieri down by chopping away at his legs.
Salieri tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Knox throws a leg kick but Salieri checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Salieri throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well. #T1#
Salieri throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Salieri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salieri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Salieri has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox wants to stall.
Knox leaning against his opponent. #T2#
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salieri's efforts to push away.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Salieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox tests Salieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Salieri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox is staying active underneath Salieri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salieri. #T3#
Salieri throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Salieri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Salieri in his half guard.
Salieri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Salieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Salieri working Knox over with strikes.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Salieri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salieri on the ground.#T4#
Salieri working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knox is staying active underneath Salieri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Salieri wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Salieri is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salieri is stalling here. Knox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Salieri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Salieri is trying to improve his position.
Knox gets to mount! Salieri was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salieri moves away.
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
Knox scores with a jab. Salieri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox is looking to wear down Salieri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Salieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Salieri is just out of range.
Salieri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salieri throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Salieri's defenses.
Salieri lands with a good body shot.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox tests Salieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salieri has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salieri.#T3#
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salieri letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox prevents Salieri from breaking the clinch.
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Salieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salieri misses with the head strike.
Salieri can't get the takedown.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Salieri scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salieri is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox stalls.
Salieri misses with a body punch.
A short right from Salieri.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Salieri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salieri up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archibald Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VI
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Octavian's belly button to the back.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Knox has Octavian up against the cage in a clinch.
Octavian takes a shot to the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Octavian.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Octavian.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Octavian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Knox
enabling Octavian to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox thows a body kick. Octavian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox throws a hook but Octavian avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Octavian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Octavian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Octavian just misses with a punch to the body.
Octavian throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Octavian avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Octavian thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a hook but Octavian blocks it.
Octavian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Octavian counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Knox catches Octavian right on the button with a cross.
Knox takes a swing at Octavian's ribcage but misses.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Octavian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Octavian scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Octavian lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian staying out of range there.
Octavian tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Octavian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archibald Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T2#
Octavian throws a body kick that misses.
Octavian throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Octavian misses.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Octavian moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Octavian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Octavian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Octavian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Octavian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Octavian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox slips under a jab from Octavian.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Octavian off the cage and back into range.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Octavian.
Octavian lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Octavian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Octavian lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Octavian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Octavian is rocked!
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Octavian.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Octavian manages to avoid it.
A combination from Octavian does no damage.
Octavian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Octavian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Octavian blocks the body kick.
Octavian walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Octavian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Octavian looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Octavian just gets out of the way.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knox. Octavian shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Octavian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
We've been informed that Octavian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Octavian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Octavian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Octavian avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Octavian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Octavian throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Octavian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Octavian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Knox pushes Octavian up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
A short left from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Octavian's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Octavian.
Octavian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Octavian is out of range.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Knox backs off Octavian throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Left hook, right uppercut from Octavian.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Octavian can do to turn this around?
Octavian ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Octavians head.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Octavian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Octavian backwards.
Octavian scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Octavian. #T1#
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Octavian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Octavian backwards.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Octavian controls the action.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox working aggressively here.
Octavian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Octavian tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Octavian. #T2#
Knox misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Octavian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Octavian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Octavian throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Archibald Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Octavian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands a jab to Octavian's midsection.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Octavian.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Octavian is just out of range.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Quintus Octavian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a right and a left that Octavian avoids nicely.
Octavian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knox back to the cage. Octavian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox lands an overhand right.#T3#
Octavian throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Knox blocks a head kick by Octavian.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Knox.
Octavian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox connects with a leg kick. Octavian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Octavian misses with a body kick.
Octavian throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Octavian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Octavian settles back down.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Octavian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#T4#
Knox scores with a hook.
Octavian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Octavian is breathing heavily.
Knox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Octavian avoids the body shot from Knox. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Octavian blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Octavian.
Knox tries a body shot but Octavian blocks it.
Octavian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Octavian takes a shot to the head.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Octavian breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Octavian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Octavian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Octavian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Octavian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knox eats them both and turns towards Octavian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Octavian misses with the combination.
Knox throws a jab when Octavian was well out of range.
Octavian throws a counter combo.
Octavian throws a combination. Knox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Octavian throws a sloppy head kick
and Octavian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Octavian moves away from the strike by Knox.
Despite the aggression on Octavian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knox throws a push kick but Octavian slaps the foot to one side.
Octavian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Octavian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Octavian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Octavian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Octavian with a nice cross.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Octavian.
Octavian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Octavian throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a body punch but Octavian moves out of range.
Octavian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Octavian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Octavian's leg but Octavian calmly moves out of range.
Octavian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Octavian throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Octavian 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 Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Octavian off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick there by Octavian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octavian throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Octavian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Octavian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox takes a swing at Octavian's ribcage but misses.
Octavian lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Octavian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Octavian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Octavian misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox digs a good hook to Octavian's body.
Knox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Octavian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Octavian saw that one coming.#T3#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Octavian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Octavian.
A nice side step and Octavian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Octavian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Octavian tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Octavian.
Octavian wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Octavian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Octavian moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Knox lands with a straight right. Octavian didn't see that one coming.
Octavian throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Octavian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Octavian.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Octavian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Octavian off balance momentarily.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Octavian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Octavian throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Octavian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox fakes the leg kick and cracks Octavian in the body.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Octavian.
Knox digs a good hook to Octavian's body.
Quintus Octavian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
Octavian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Quintus Octavian spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all'.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON II
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Blackblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blackblood has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Blackblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackblood connects with a crisp jab.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Blackblood ducks down to avoid it.
Blackblood misses with an uppercut
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackblood throws out the jab.
Blackblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackblood scrambles back to his feet.
Blackblood throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Blackblood gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Blackblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox works on Blackblood's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Knox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox stalling against the cage.
A short left from Knox. #T1#
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackblood lands a left hand. #TD2#
Blackblood has picked Knox up - he's going for a ride! Blackblood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blackblood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.
Blackblood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blackblood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackblood throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Blackblood prevents Knox from improving his position.
Blackblood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Blackblood thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackblood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackblood thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knox trying to hold on to Blackblood's head to control him but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Blackblood is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blackblood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.#T3#
Knox is trying to control the position but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blackblood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackblood trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackblood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackblood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blackblood throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Blackblood throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackblood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackblood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blackblood throwing strikes but missing.
Blackblood with a nice head shot there.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackblood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackblood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackblood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blackblood throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Blackblood is looking to land body kicks.
Blackblood lands a slapping body shot.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Blackblood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Blackblood in his half guard.
Blackblood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blackblood throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Knox pulls Blackblood in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackblood throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackblood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackblood throws a big elbow that misses.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a solid left hand.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Blackblood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blackblood trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Blackblood misses with a head shot. Knox uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mace Blackblood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackblood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackblood postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Blackblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blackblood trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackblood throwing strikes but missing.
Blackblood throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackblood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackblood throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4##CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blackbloods head.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackblood struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Blackblood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Blackblood tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mace Blackblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackblood's elbow.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Blackblood is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blackblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Blackblood avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Blackblood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mace Blackblood.
Blackblood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Blackblood controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Blackblood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1#
Blackblood throwing sloppy strikes.
Blackblood has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knox covering up well and avoiding damage.
Knox tries to escape but Blackblood has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knox prevents Blackblood from getting a body triangle.
Blackblood scores with strikes from the back.
Blackblood lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Blackblood lands a shot to the head.
Blackblood thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox trying to control the hands but Blackblood won't let him.
Blackblood throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackblood is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Knox up.
Blackblood tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Blackblood.
Blackblood throwing sloppy strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at Knox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blackblood!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Blackblood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Blackblood lands strikes to the head.
Knox wants to escape the position.
Blackblood tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
Blackblood cracks Knox with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Knox from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Even with his hooks in, Blackblood manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blackblood is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Blackblood missing with strikes.
Blackblood throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Blackblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackblood missing with strikes.
Blackblood somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4#
Blackblood struggling to keep hold of the position.
Knox avoids the strikes from Blackblood.
Blackblood struggling to land strikes to the head as Knox covers up.
Blackblood struggling to land strikes to the head as Knox covers up.
Blackblood is punishing Knox with strikes - can he finish him?!
Blackblood lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Blackblood lands a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Knox as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Blackblood!
Knox covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Blackblood punches the canvas rather than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Blackblood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blackblood 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mace Blackblood!
Mace Blackblood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gariniho connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gariniho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gariniho misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gariniho misses the target.
Gariniho throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gariniho ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Gariniho lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gariniho.
Knox jabs at Gariniho's body.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gariniho throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick but Gariniho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gariniho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Gariniho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gariniho misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Gariniho 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.
Gariniho throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Gariniho takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Gariniho moves out of range easily. #KD#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gariniho sprawling to the canvas! Gariniho rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Knox finish him?! #ROC#
Gariniho is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Knox connects with the perfect overhand right and Gariniho falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!

Event: SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Blackblood scores with a nice strike.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackblood has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackblood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackblood shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blackblood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackblood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blackblood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Blackblood! He's out on his feet! Knox rushes in and drops Blackblood with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Archibald Knox!

Event: SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
A head kick from Cleve lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Cleve throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Cleve walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Cleve tries to land a body kick
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cleve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cleve.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cleve misses with a body kick.
Cleve connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cleve misses with a kick to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox checks a low kick from Cleve.
Miodrag Cleve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cleve counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cleve.
A left lands for Knox.
Cleve motions for Knox to come forward. Cleve throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cleve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cleve. That's going to slow Knox down.
A head kick from Cleve lands but Knox takes it in his stride.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cleve.
Knox drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cleve right on the button. Cleve goes down! Knox follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Knox gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!

Event: SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Sestius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Publius Sestius has been cut.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sestius blocks the low kick.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Knox misses with the body kick
and Sestius finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knox cracks Sestius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sestius. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox feints and then cracks Sestius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sestius down.
An inside leg kick lands from Sestius. #KD#
Knox cracks Sestius with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sestius looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #ROC#
Sestius is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sestius walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sestius limp body while Knox jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archibald Knox!

Event: PINNACLE 2017
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Stolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Stolt counters with a right hand to the body.
Stolt avoids the body shot from Knox.
Stolt blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stolt throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Stolt misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stolt is looking to counter punch.
Stolt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stolt.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Stolt scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Stolt misses.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox misses with a hook
and Stolt counters with a left to the body.
Stolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stolt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stolt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
Stolt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox 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.#T2#
Stolt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Stolt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stolt lands a body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Stolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Stolt.
Stolt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stolt tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. #T3#
Knox misses with a body punch
and Stolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Stolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stolt takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stolt rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stolt misses the shot to the body.
Stolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A slow jab from Stolt misses its intended target.
Stolt jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Oscar Stolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Stolt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Stolt moves out of range easily.
Stolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stolt 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.
Stolt tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Stolt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Stolt misses the target.
Stolt moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stolt scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Stolt takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Stolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Stolt circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Stolt catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Oscar Stolt is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox wants to clinch up but Stolt keeps it at a distance.
Stolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Stolt lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stolt throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stolt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Stolt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stolt looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Stolt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox looks to clinch
and Stolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stolt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Stolt lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Stolt.#T2#
A left lands for Knox.
Stolt takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox tries to move into range but Stolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stolt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Stolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Stolt misses.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range.
Stolt blocks a head kick by Knox.
Stolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stolt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Knox moves out of range as Stolt strikes.
Stolt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stolt misses the shot to the body.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Stolt pushes him away.
Stolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox tries to clinch but Stolt moves away
and Stolt counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Stolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Stolt catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with an uppercut. Stolt saw that one coming.
It looked like Stolt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stolt misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stolt misses with a straight right.
Stolt scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Stolt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Stolt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Stolt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Stolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox slips a jab from Stolt.#CL2#
Knox rushes Stolt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stolt lands a right hand.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stolt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stolt lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt misses with some punches.
Knox looking to stall.
Stolt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Stolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox prevents a body shot from Stolt.
Stolt lands an uppercut.
Knox stalls.
Stolt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stolt lands a body shot.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Stolt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Stolt blocking some punches.
Stolt lands a shot to the body.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Stolt breaks from the clinch.
Stolt punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Stolt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stolt with a jab.#T2#
Stolt lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolt misses the shot to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away.
Knox avoids the body shot from Stolt.
A jab from Stolt misses.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Stolt blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Stolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stolt.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Stolt scores with a nice strike.
Stolt 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.
A lazy left from Stolt finds it's target.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Stolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stolt lands with an overhand left.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stolt lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox tries to clinch but Stolt is having none of it.
Stolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Stolt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolt thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Stolt finish him?
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Stolt lands a jab-cross combination.
Knox darts in trying to clinch
and Stolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Stolt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Stolt clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Stolt lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Stolt lands with an overhand left.
Knox tries to clinch there but Stolt circles away.
Stolt scores with a nice head shot.
Stolt misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a series of punches but Stolt avoids them all with ease.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stolt finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt misses with a body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stolt.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stolt.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stolt with a hook.
Knox swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Stolt scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox throws the left hand but Stolt avoids the punch easily.
Stolt connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
Stolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stolt lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T2#
Stolt lands with a short shot to the head.
Stolt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Knox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox stalling against the cage.
Stolt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stolt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox looking to stall.
Stolt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stolt misses with some punches.
Stolt works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Stolt controls the action.
Stolt lands a body shot.
Stolt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stolt.
Stolt lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Stolt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stolt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Stolt.
Stolt can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stolt tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Stolt.
Oscar Stolt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stolt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stolt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Stolt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stolt.
Stolt lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A shot in the inside from Stolt.
Stolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Stolt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stolt is unloading with more strikes now! Knox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Stolt!
Oscar Stolt retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Oscar Stolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ROTR FINALS
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chester avoids the body shot from Knox.
Chester fails with the takedown
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Chester misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Chester wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox just leaning against Chester, taking a breather. #T1#
Knox prevents Chester from breaking the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Chester.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knox.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Chester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox is leaning against Chester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chester is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Chester blocking some punches. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Chester is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox works on Chester's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox keeps control of Chester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chester backwards.
Oh Chester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chester seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chester up against the cage.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chester backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chester.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chester tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Chester tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox gets through Chester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Chester avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Knox lands a right hand.
Chester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Knox drops Chester onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chester is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Knox pushes Chester against the cage. Knox is working some dirty boxing. Knox pushes off with a quick right hook! Chester goes down! Chester tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!

Event: ROTR Semi-Finals - 185lbs
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Madwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madwell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Madwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madwell. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Knox rushes Madwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madwell tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Madwell's efforts to push away.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madwell tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Madwell's ribcage. Madwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madwell backwards.
Madwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madwell or not.
Madwell tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Knox.
Madwell is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Madwell is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox just leaning against Madwell, taking a breather.
Knox taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Knox's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madwell tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Madwell is breathing heavily.
Madwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Madwell takes a shot to the head.
Knox works on Madwell's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Madwell backwards.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madwell.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox presses Madwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.#ROC2#
Madwell is rocked!#T2#
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madwell.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madwell.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madwells head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Madwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Knox drops Madwell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Madwell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Knox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Madwell! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knox is unloading with more strikes now! Madwell drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 185 rd 1
Date: Dec 26, 2016

#R1#
Snow tries to clinch up.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow fails to pull guard.
Knox lands a left hand. #ROC#
Snow is rocked!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Snow missing with knees to the body.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Snow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Snow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Archibald Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Snow.
Snow wants to clinch.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Snow jumps guard.
Knox is stalling in the full guard.
Snow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snow thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snow trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Knox rushes Snow and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Snow jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Good body shot from Knox.
Snow looks winded!
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snow up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Knox. #T4#
Snow tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Snow drops back down to his feet.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox lands a big right hand that drops Snow! The killer instinct kicks in and Knox finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
Dylan Snow spoke after the fight, saying 'I still like to thank my fans '.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.#CUT2#
It looks like Titus Caecilius Rufus has been cut.
Knox throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Knox rushes Caecilius Rufus and presses him up against the cage.
Caecilius Rufus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caecilius Rufus backwards.
Caecilius Rufus is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is pushing Caecilius Rufus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Knox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caecilius Rufus tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Caecilius Rufus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caecilius Rufus backwards.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caecilius Rufus backwards. #ROC2#
Caecilius Rufus is rocked!
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Caecilius Rufus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Caecilius Rufus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caecilius Rufus.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caecilius Rufus blocking some punches.
Caecilius Rufus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Caecilius Rufus.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caecilius Rufus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Caecilius Rufus.
Caecilius Rufus blocks an uppercut.
Caecilius Rufus seems to have got his legs back now.
Caecilius Rufus tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Caecilius Rufus is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caecilius Rufus has his back to the cage.
Knox creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Caecilius Rufus's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Caecilius Rufus drops to his knees and Knox pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Earth 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Knox shoots in and gets a takedown into Yello's guard.
Yello is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Yello wants to stand but Knox is controlling the position.
Yello will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Yello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Yello is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.#T1#
Knox wants to pass the guard but Yello is keeping the position.
Knox content to stall in guard here.
Yello looking to control.
Yello wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knox is now in half guard.
Knox blocks the strikes from Yello.
Yello gets full guard.
Yello throws a couple of heel strikes.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yello looking for a sweep. Not yet Yello, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Knox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yello was covering up waiting for the punch and Knox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yello thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Yello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Yello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yello throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Yello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yello is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Yello is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yello trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Knox has Yello up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Yello tries to tie him up.
Yello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Yello has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knox after a bit of a struggle.
Yello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox works on Yello's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox works on Yello's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yello up against the cage.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Yello is rocked!#T1#
Knox misses with some punches.
Oh Yello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yello.
Yello blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Yello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yello is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Yello blocks an uppercut.
Yello blocking some punches.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Yello.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Yello.
Knox misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Yello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Yello seems to have got his legs back now.
Yello tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Archibald Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yello or not.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Yello! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knox is unloading with more strikes now! Yello drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!

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