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Event: C363: Erdogan vs Daan II     
Date:   Nov 17, 2024
#R1#
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thompson 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 tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.#T2#
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.
Well, if Thompson 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.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson 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.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knox is avoiding damage well.
Thompson happy to just control the position for now.
Knox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson cracks Knox with a big right hand but Knox just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thompson is working Knox over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thompson has hold of Knox's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Knox tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Thompson cranks the arm and Knox screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Knox, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scott Thompson!
Scott Thompson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zeta Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: C352: Khabib vs Rome     
Date:   Oct 20, 2024
#R1#
Chai misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Chai clinches.
I was talking to Chai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Chai drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T1#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chai prevents Knox from improving his position.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Knox is in real trouble. #T3##SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chai looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Knox is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Chai working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Knox is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chai has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Knox taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: C343: Bloodaxe vs Khabib II     
Date:   Sep 22, 2024
#R1#
Blank misses with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Blank throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Billy Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank misses with a wild combination.
Blank lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Blank swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Blank paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
Blank connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Blank throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Knox walks into a jab.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Blank scores with a shot to the body.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blank.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Blank throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank throws a combination. Knox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3##KD#
Blank sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blank is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Blank finish him?
Blank lands a big right hook! Knox looks hurt but is still standing! Blank lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Knox falls down and Blank dives in with a huge hammer fist! Knox's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Blank runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Blank!
A relieved looking Billy Blank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: C325: Marley vs Bozic     
Date:   Jul 21, 2024
#R1#
Dolton darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Dolton into the cage.
Knox throws out a counter right but Dolton avoids it with no problem.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dolton goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dolton with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Dolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dolton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dolton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Dolton keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dolton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Dolton is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well. #SUB#
Dolton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knox keeping his opponent close.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Dolton tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Dolton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
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 tries to buck Dolton off but Dolton is having none of it.
Dolton 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.
Dolton 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. #SUB#
Dolton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knox tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dolton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knox down. #SUB#
Dolton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dolton's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Dolton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knox wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dolton, not yet.
Dolton has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position.
Knox wants to stand but Dolton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up.
Knox trying to control but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Knox wanted to stand there but Dolton had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott Dolton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolton dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Dolton's head and hops out.
Dolton with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Scott Dolton will probably get the nod.
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#
Dolton misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dolton darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Dolton into the cage.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Dolton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Dolton fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Dolton fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a huge left! Dolton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knox isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dolton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'.

 

Event: C321: Marley vs Savisto     
Date:   Jul 07, 2024
#R1#
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lunak lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Lunak's corner calls for a 1-2. Lunak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lunak throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Lunak tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lunak wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Lunak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
Lunak misses with an uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Libor Lunak's cut even more.#T1#
A jab lands there for Lunak.
Lunak lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Lunak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lunak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lunak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lunak misses with a hook.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lunak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lunak lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Lunak has managed to clinch.
Lunak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Lunak'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.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Lunak misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Lunak looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Lunak throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lunak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Libor Lunak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lunak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lunak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lunak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Lunak is rocked!
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C315: Jiang vs Bloodaxe     
Date:   Jun 16, 2024
#R1#
Sup throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sup misses with a two punch combination.
Sup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Sup has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Sup slowing the pace effectively.
Sup lands with a light punch inside.
Sup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox misses with some punches.
Sup tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Sup is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sup.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Sup controls his hands.
Sup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sup throws a shot to the body.
Knox moves away from the strike by Sup.
Zeta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sup lands with a nice body punch.
Sup throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Sup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sup.
Sup throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Sup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Sup is looking to clinch. #T2#
Sup thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Sup has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knox is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Sup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sup throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Sup digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Sup changes levels and scores with a jab to the 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!
Sup looks to clinch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sup scores with a body shot.
Sup 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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sup wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Sup connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Sup.
Sup jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Sup misses.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sup throws a hook but Knox blocks it.#T4#
Sup thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sup fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Sup throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Sup throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sup is looking to clinch.
Sup scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sup lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sup fails to land the takedown.
Sup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup tries to clinch #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Sup toppling to the canvas! Sup scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Sup is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C310: Albatross vs Payer IV     
Date:   May 26, 2024
#R1#
Viikinki catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Viikinki misses with a right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Viikinki throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Viikinki keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Viikinki.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Viikinki. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Viikinki. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viikinki, as that shot connected.
Knox avoids the head kick by Viikinki.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viikinki lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikinki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Viikinki lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with a looping left.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Viikinki!
Knox looks winded!
Knox avoids the head kick by Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Viikinki.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viikinki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Viikinki misses with the combination.
Viikinki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Viikinki.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viikinki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Viikinki. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viikinki misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Viikinki.
Viikinki jabs at Knox's body.
Viikinki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Viikinki cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Viikinki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knox to stand back up!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Crunch! Viikinki slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Viikinki finish him?
Viikinki thumps Knox with a low kick.
Viikinki weaves into range and cracks Knox right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Knox goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Viikinki is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Viikinki!
A very excited looking Tony Viikinki 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.
Zeta Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II     
Date:   May 12, 2024
#R1#
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Chukwuma scores with a hook.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Chukwuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Chukwuma will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp one two that drops Chukwuma! Knox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chukwuma to his feet! Chukwuma is in big trouble!
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Chukwuma #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chukwuma! Knox lets Chukwuma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chukwuma is rocked!#T1#
Chukwuma scores with a jab.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chukwuma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Chukwuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Chukwuma throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Chukwuma throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Chukwuma throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.#T2#
Chukwuma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked 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!
Chukwuma cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Chukwuma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwuma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Tinashe Chukwuma's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chukwuma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Chukwuma.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chukwuma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chukwuma misses the jab.
Chukwuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chukwuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chukwuma misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knox slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Chukwuma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Chukwuma lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Chukwuma misses with a double jab
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox blocks a head kick by Chukwuma.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwuma looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Chukwuma cracks Knox with a good jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chukwuma here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Chukwuma.#T2#
Chukwuma misses with a straight left.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox blocks a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chukwuma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Tinashe Chukwuma's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chukwuma scores with a head kick.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chukwuma has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Chukwuma feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Chukwuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Chukwuma just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chukwuma scores with a push kick.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma. #T4#
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Chukwuma's corner calls for a 1-2. Chukwuma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwuma cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chukwuma.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knox slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chukwuma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma lands a jab to the head.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.#T1#
Chukwuma lands a front kick.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Chukwuma finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Chukwuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chukwuma fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma misses with a hook #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chukwuma! Knox lets Chukwuma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Chukwuma.#T2#
Chukwuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chukwuma misses the jab.
Knox throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Chukwuma lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body kick.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it. #T3#
Chukwuma lands with a slapping head kick.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Chukwuma to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Our winner, Zeta Knox, 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: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II     
Date:   Apr 21, 2024
#R1#
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Blank throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Blank scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Blank lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blank lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Blank misses. #KD#
Blank drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blank drops Knox with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Knox! Blank dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
Billy Blank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Keji lands a right hook to the body.
Keji throws a lazy uppercut
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A big left from Keji misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keji takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keji.
Keji misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox blocks a jab.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Keji loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox slips under a jab.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keji throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Keji cracks Knox with a good jab.
Keji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Keji misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Keji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Keji misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Abdul Keji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Keji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keji. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keji misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Keji toppling to the canvas! Keji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Keji is rocked!
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 ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Oh Keji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keji misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Keji seems to have got his legs back now.
Keji cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Keji lands with a good body shot.
Keji connects with a body shot.
Keji is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T3#
Keji misses with a left hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #KD#
Keji feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knox sprawling to the canvas! Knox rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Keji finish him?!
Keji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keji misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox moves away from the strike by Keji.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Keji circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Knox to the canvas! Knox doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Keji keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
After winning the bout, Abdul Keji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin     
Date:   Feb 09, 2024
#R1#
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knox sprawls well. Knox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bjornsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bjornsson fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bjornsson.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bjornsson connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Bjornsson throws an elbow but Knox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bjornsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.
We've been hearing that Bjornsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bjornsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but Knox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Knox wants to stand but Bjornsson is controlling his arm.
Knox looking to control but instead Bjornsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Knox stalling. #T2#
Knox wants to stand up but Bjornsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Knox is looking to stand up but Bjornsson won't let him.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is keeping the position.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjornsson shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bjornsson swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Bjornsson shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bjornsson! Knox lets Bjornsson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bjornsson shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the nose.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bjornsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Bjornsson out cold! What a finish! Knox is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou     
Date:   Jan 26, 2024
#R1#
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Hightower will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hightower. That snapped Knox's head back. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#KD#
Hightower sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hightower is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. #ROC#Knox is rocked!
Hightower throws a pinpoint strike between Knox's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Knox crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hightower scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Hightower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Zakharov lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zakharov with a nice calf kick.
Zakharov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Zakharov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Zakharov swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Zakharov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zakharov.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Zakharov delivers a nice body kick.
Zakharov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zakharov.
Zakharov catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Zakharov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakharov.
Knox moves out of range as Zakharov throws a body kick.
Zakharov looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zakharov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Zakharov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zakharov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakharov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Zakharov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakharov misses with a left hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Zakharov connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Zakharov looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zakharov. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Zakharov misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zakharov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakharov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakharov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Zakharov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Zakharov. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zakharov lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zakharov throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Zakharov lands a right hook to the body.
Knox defending well as Zakharov loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leonid Zakharov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Zakharov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head. #T1#
Zakharov with the inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zakharov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Knox's head, knocking him out cold! Zakharov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Zakharov!
Leonid Zakharov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joestar connects with a leg kick.
Joestar swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joestar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joestar motions for Knox to come forward. Joestar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joestar lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Joestar misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Joestar throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Joestar cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joestar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joestar throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joestar throws out the jab. #T2#
Joestar tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Joestar throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar misses with a straight right.
Joestar misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Joestar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joestar swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Joestar misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar with a nice calf kick.
Joestar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox slips a straight right by Joestar.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Joestar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joestar throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Joestar.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joestar throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joestar throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Joestar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The crowd cheers as Joestar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Joestar misses with a combination
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Joestar throws an off balance right hand
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joestar scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a right hand that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Joestar throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
An out of breath Zeta Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hightower scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Hightower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Hightower.
Knox blocks a head kick by Hightower.
Hightower darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Knox's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hightower before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023
#R1#
Svyatogor throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svyatogor scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svyatogor throws out the jab.
Svyatogor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
A low kick from Svyatogor is predictable there
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Svyatogor misses the target.
Svyatogor throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Svyatogor toppling to the canvas! Svyatogor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svyatogor swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a huge right that knocks Svyatogor out cold! Knox is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023
#R1#
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
A jab from Nogueira finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Nogueira throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Nogueira looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Nogueira just gets out of the way.
Nogueira scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox avoids the head kick by Nogueira .
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Nogueira .
A head kick by Nogueira misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nogueira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira throws a head kick that half lands.
Nogueira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Nogueira toppling to the canvas! Nogueira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp right that sends Nogueira to the canvas! Knox follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 171: Vitali v Creed     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023
#R1##TD#
Primo scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Primo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Primo preventing the sweep.
Primo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Primo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Primo trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Primo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Primo tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.#T2#
Primo misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Primo throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Primo has been cut.
Primo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Primo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knox to the ground. Primo is now in Knox's guard.
Primo is working Knox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Primo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Primo is proving a slippery customer.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Primo throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Primo's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVB#
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Primo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Primo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Knox stands up and waves to Primo to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Primo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Primo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Primo doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Primo toppling to the canvas! Primo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Primo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Primo.
Primo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Primo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Primo working away.
An elbow from Primo crashes against the mat.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Primo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Primo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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 Hero Primo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hero Primo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Primo punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Primo throws a one two combo.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Primo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Primo delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Primo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Primo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Primo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hero Primo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Primo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Primo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Primo has control of the leg.
Primo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Primo thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Primo.
Primo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #T2#
Primo 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.
Primo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Primo working Knox over with strikes.
Primo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Primo controlling the pace.
Primo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Primo thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Primo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Primo lands with a punch from half guard.
Primo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Primo trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom. #T3#
Primo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Primo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Primo has control of the leg.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Primo 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.
Primo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Primo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Primo is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Primo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Primo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Primo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?#T4#
Primo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Primo trying to control the pace.
Primo wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Primo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Primo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Primo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hero Primo'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Primo.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Primo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Primo looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Primo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knox but Knox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Primo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Primo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Primo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Primo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Primo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Primo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Primo looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Primo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Knox stands up from Primo's guard - Knox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body punch from Primo.
Hero Primo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Primo throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox throws out a counter right but Primo avoids it with no problem.
Hero Primo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Primo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox blocks a head kick by Primo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Primo. Knox shrugs it off though.
Primo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hero Primo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Primo. Primo gets slowly back to his feet.
Zeta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Primo tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Primo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Primo! Knox lets Primo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Primo misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Primo tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Primo. Primo gets slowly back to his feet.

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 Hero Primo.
Well Primo 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Primo!

A relieved looking Hero Primo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok     
Date:   Sep 29, 2023
#R1#
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar scores with a push kick.
Joestar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Joestar lands a head shot.
Knox misses with a hook
and Joestar counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Joestar had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Joestar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
A low kick from Joestar is predictable there
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joestar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joestar throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Joestar throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle, before Joestar throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Knox's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Joestar lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar 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.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve     
Date:   Sep 15, 2023
#R1#
Kok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox sets himself, and Kok steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Kok takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Kok.
Kok lands with a cross.
Kok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Kok tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kok.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Kok manages to avoid it.#T1#
A solid body kick from Kok.
A slow jab from Kok misses its intended target.
Knox slips a jab from Kok.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Knox misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kok.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kok counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox misses with a looping left.#T2#
Kok staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Kok throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kok clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kok lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok slips a jab from Knox.
Kok counters with a body kick.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kok misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox lands a nice hook to Kok's body. Kok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kok misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kok.#T3#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kok.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Kok misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Kok takes one to the side of the head.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox cracks Kok with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox connects with the punch.
Kok throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox. #T4##KD#
Knox drops Kok with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kok looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Kok toppling to the canvas! Kok scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Knox blocks the body kick.
Kok throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Kok counters with a solid body kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Kok looks to clinch
and Kok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kok slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox moves out of range as Kok throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Kok misses the target.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kok. Knox shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kok tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Kok throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kok thinking.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kok moves out of range of the strikes.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Kok counters with a straight right hand.
Kok takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Kok tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Kok is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Kok closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the ropes.
A short right from Knox.
Kok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Kok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kok misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kok misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Kok misses with a body punch.
Kok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Kok controls the action.
Kok swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kok.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Kok counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Kok is looking to land body kicks.
Kok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kok cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Kok counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Kok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kok counters with a crisp right that sends Knox to the canvas! Kok follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
Our winner, Chew Kok, 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.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 151: San v Rivers     
Date:   Sep 01, 2023
#R1#
Mountain defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
And Mountain responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox avoids the head kick by Mountain.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.#T1#
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Mountain.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox misses the body punch
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A solid body kick from Mountain.
Mountain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mountain has time to react.
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mountain needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Knox.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mountain looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain lands a big head kick that sends Knox to the canvas! Mountain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
An out of breath Tauski Mountain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1##KD#
Mathieu drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Mathieu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Mathieu misses its target.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathieu misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Mathieu with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Knox throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Mathieu lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Mathieu misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mathieu loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.#T1#
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathieu tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Mathieu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathieu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mathieu tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Mathieu connects with the punch.
Mathieu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Mathieu counters with a quick kick to the body but Knox blocks it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Mathieu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mathieu misses the body punch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mathieu scores with a shot to the body.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathieu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Knox.
Mathieu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox looks winded!
Knox misses with a hook #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Knox limp body while Mathieu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 136: Ihantala v Mathieu     
Date:   Jul 28, 2023
#R1#
Hightower misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower with a jab.
Hightower cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Hightower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hightower loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Hightower is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#T1#
Hightower looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox slips a jab from Hightower.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Hightower moves away and avoids it.
Hightower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Hightower slips under a jab from Knox.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Knox.
Hightower lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hightower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Hightower misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Hightower takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Hightower throws a combination that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower blocks a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hightower has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! Hightower steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hightower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a jab when Hightower was well out of range.
Knox cracks Hightower with a good jab.
Knox with a jab.
Knox throws a series of punches but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hightower. That snapped Knox's head back.
A punch combination from Hightower misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Hightower appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hightower throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hightower there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hightower had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Hightower's ribs.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a hook but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Jason Hightower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hightower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hightower.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
Hightower tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Hightower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hightower.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Knox dodges the punch combination from Hightower. #KD2#
Knox cracks Hightower with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hightower looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #ROC2#Hightower is rocked!
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hightower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox cracks Hightower on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hightower falls backwards against the cage. Knox follows up with more strikes that drop Hightower to his knees. Knox keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hightower! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
After winning the bout, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023
#R1#
Knox moves away from the strike by Kok.
Kok misses with a body kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kok moved out of range.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Kok's head.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tests Kok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kok looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Kok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kok throws a body kick that misses.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Kok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kok.
Kok cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kok. That one must have hurt.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kok slips a jab from Knox.
Kok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kok throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox thuds his right hand into Kok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kok.
Kok throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kok looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kok keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Knox.#T3#
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kok moves out of range of the strikes.
Kok scores with a spinning back kick!
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Kok tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kok.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Kok throws a lazy body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Kok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.#T4#
Kok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kok misses with a head kick.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kok tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Kok lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Kok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kok with a body shot.
Kok moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Kok slips under a jab.
Kok throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Chew Kok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox'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 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kok. Kok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Kok.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kok takes one on the button.
Kok looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kok slips under a jab from Knox.
Kok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kok has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kok blocks a jab.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy body kick from Kok
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Kok is rocked!
Kok tries to clinch up.
Knox lands a jab to Kok's midsection.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Kok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox steps in with a hook that catches Kok right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knox follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kok looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
Smithers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Smithers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Smithers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smithers misses the jab.
Smithers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Smithers. #T1#
Smithers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Smithers. That snapped Knox's head back.
Smithers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Nice cross by Smithers.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Smithers.
Smithers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smithers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smithers's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smithers throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Smithers toppling to the canvas! Smithers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#Smithers is rocked!
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Oh Smithers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smithers throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Smithers seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Knox throws out a counter right but Smithers avoids it with no problem.
Knox Throws a clean left jab. Knox Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Smithers's chin! Smithers crumbles to the ground and Knox follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik     
Date:   Jun 09, 2023
#R1#
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
letting Tharrier counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Tharrier is looking to land body kicks.
Tharrier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Tharrier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been informed that Tharrier 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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tharrier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier misses with a wild combination.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tharrier defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Knox throws out a loose jab but Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Tharrier does it's job there.
Tharrier doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox jabs at Tharrier's body.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Tharrier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #KD2#
Tharrier lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Tharrier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tharrier lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Knox up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tharrier from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Knox's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov     
Date:   May 20, 2023
#R1#
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Melondov flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melondov.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Melondov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melondov moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Melondov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melondov throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Melondov wants to clinch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melondov misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Melondov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melondov thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheko Melondov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Melondov.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
Melondov works the jab nicely.#KD#
Knox cracks Melondov 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 Melondov to stand back up!
Melondov 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov 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. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Melondov cracks Knox on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Knox falls backwards against the cage. Melondov follows up with more strikes that drop Knox to his knees. Melondov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Knox! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 97: Ihantala v Knox     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Ihantala. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Ihantala connects with a leg kick.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ihantala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ihantala scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Ihantala throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Ihantala counters with a big right hand! Oh Knox is in trouble here! Ihantala follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
An out of breath Tali Ihantala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zeta Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor connects with a body shot.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor misses with a looping right.
Svyatogor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
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 lunges at Svyatogor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svyatogor's hand.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox lands a jab to Svyatogor's midsection.#T1#
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Svyatogor is rocked!
Knox drops Svyatogor with a naaaaasty hook - Svyatogor is in real trouble here! Knox dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 84: Vargas v Railio     
Date:   Mar 24, 2023
#R1#
Mountain swings widly with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Knox cracks Mountain with an open hand slap.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mountain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Mountain.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mountain doesn't seem bothered though.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain 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 looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Knox drops Mountain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mountain looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Mountain is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Knox looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Knox lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Mountain.#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Mountain looks winded!#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Mountain's ribcage. Mountain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Tauski Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Knox. #T3#
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain feints a counter leg kick.#KD#
Knox sends Mountain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Mountain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mountain is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#CUT#Tauski Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knox lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountain seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tchusuk throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox moves out of range as Tchusuk throws a body kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Tchusuk slips the punch.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tchusuk.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Knox misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Tchusuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tchusuk throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws out a loose jab but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tchusuk cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Tchusuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Tchusuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #T2#
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tchusuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Tchusuk strikes.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a hook.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tchusuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchusuk lands with a good body shot.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tchusuk with a body shot.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Tchusuk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tchusuk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox misses with a looping right.#T3#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.#CL#
Tchusuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tchusuk works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchusuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short uppercut from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox looks winded!
A short uppercut from Tchusuk.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with some punches.
Tchusuk lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tchusuk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tchusuk presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tchusuk working Knox over with knees to the body.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchusuk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk - that landed with a thud.
Tchusuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchusuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Tchusuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tchusuk scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tchusuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tchusuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk missing with knees to the body.
Tchusuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk.
A right hook to the body lands for Tchusuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tchusuk misses with a looping right.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox moves away from the strike by Tchusuk.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tchusuk.
Knox defending well as Tchusuk loads up on a big left hand.
Tchusuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tchusuk cracks Knox 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 Tchusuk. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk scores with a jab to the body.
Tchusuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchusuk throws an off balance right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Tchusuk is out of range. #T1#
Knox throws a hook but Tchusuk avoids it easily.
Tchusuk slips a straight right by Knox.
It looked like Tchusuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Tchusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Tchusuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tchusuk misses with a wild body shot.
Tchusuk scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tchusuk.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tchusuk.
Knox misses with a hook.
Tchusuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Tchusuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Tchusuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tchusuk lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk connects with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tchusuk. Those never looked like landing.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Tchusuk throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Tchusuk lands a front kick.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Nice shot by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Tchusuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Tchusuk thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Tchusuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tchusuk misses with a body kick.
Tchusuk wants to clinch.#T4#
A jab from Knox misses.
Tchusuk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tchusuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Tchusuk cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
Tchusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a series of punches but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tchusuk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tchusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tchusuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Tchusuk feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tchusuk misses its target.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
Kenny Tchusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tchusuk throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Tchusuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tchusuk jabs at Knox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tchusuk misses.
Knox throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A good leg kick by Tchusuk.
A slow jab from Tchusuk misses its intended target. #CL#
Tchusuk moves into range and clinches up with Knox.#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Good exchange - Tchusuk coming out on top.
Tchusuk misses with a straight left.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tchusuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot.
Tchusuk lands the left hand.#T2#
Tchusuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tchusuk misses the shot to the body.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tchusuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox digs a good body shot into Tchusuk's ribs.
Knox takes one on the button.
Tchusuk throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
A good leg kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tchusuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Tchusuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tchusuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tchusuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tchusuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Tchusuk lands with a shot to the body.
Tchusuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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 right hand that Tchusuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Tchusuk also avoids with ease.
Tchusuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tchusuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tchusuk with a body shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that Tchusuk avoids nicely.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tchusuk jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Tchusuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tchusuk tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Tchusuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tchusuk 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Tchusuk!

The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Torvik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Torvik counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Torvik throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox misses with the combination.
Torvik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Torvik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Torvik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Torvik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Torvik thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Torvik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torvik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knox connects with a right hand. Torvik shakes it off.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
Torvik lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Torvik throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Torvik looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Torvik throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.#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 with a hook.
Torvik cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Torvik.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torvik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Torvik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Torvik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torvik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torvik lands with a good body shot.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torvik.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torvik!
Torvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torvik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox is breathing heavily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
Torvik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torvik. Torvik obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Torvik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torvik takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Torvik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torvik cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvik 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 takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Torvik blocks a jab.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Torvik looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox clobbers Torvik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torvik - that will leave a mark!
Torvik lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torvik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Torvik misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Torvik's head but Torvik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torvik throws a shot to the body.
Torvik throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Torvik is just out of range.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a hook
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Torvik.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torvik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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.#T3#
Torvik misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torvik to score with a decent uppercut.
Torvik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox sizes up Torvik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sven Torvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
A low kick lands for Torvik.
Torvik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torvik misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a hook
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Torvik flashes Knox a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Knox's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Knox crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Torvik punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
After the fight, Sven Torvik 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.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Knox slips under a jab.
Narushima 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 lands with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Narushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Narushima .
Narushima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a combination
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 throws the left hand but Narushima avoids the punch easily.
Knox scores with a one two! Narushima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Knox misses with a hook. Narushima ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Narushima misses its target.#T1#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox misses with a hook
and Narushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Narushima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narushima manages to avoid it.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Narushima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Narushima misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Narushima toppling to the canvas! Narushima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Narushima moved out of range nicely.
Knox takes a swing at Narushima 's ribcage but misses.
Narushima throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Narushima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Narushima there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Narushima is rocked!
Narushima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Narushima badly! He tries to strike back but Knox puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Narushima out cold! Oh man, Narushima will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 58: Maestre v Motts 3     
Date:   Dec 28, 2022
#R1#
Rader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rader throws a counter combo.
Rader misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rader.
Rader scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox digs a good hook to Rader's body.
Knox scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rader misses with a straight left. #T1#
Knox moves away from the strike by Rader. #KD#
Knox sends Rader crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Rader up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rader misses with a head kick.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with an inside leg kick.
Rader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox jabs Rader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rader moves away.
Rader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rader misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Knox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rader throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Rader plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Rader lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Rader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rader avoids the body shot from Knox.
Rader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox checks a low kick from Rader.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rader! But no joy.
Rader throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Rader misses with a hook to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rader looks winded!#T3#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rader manages to avoid it.
Rader appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rader throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Rader throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Knox lands a big uppercut and Rader crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rader looks OK. Knox waves Rader back to his feet!
Rader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Rader tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox jabs Rader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rader avoids the body shot from Knox.
Rader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Rader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rader in his tracks. #KD#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rader sprawling to the canvas! Rader 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#Rader is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Dennis Rader's cut even more.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader drops his hands momentarily. Knox doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rader staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rader doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom     
Date:   Dec 07, 2022
#R1#
Cruz Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Knox misses.
Cruz Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.#CL2#
Cruz Jr gets a clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch up.
A big right from Knox misses.
Cruz Jr thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Cruz Jr moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Knox misses.
A nice side step and Cruz Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Knox strikes.#TD2#
Cruz Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Knox is not content to let Cruz Jr control the position.
Knox tries to control but Cruz Jr manages to take his back.
Cruz Jr throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Knox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz Jr's arms.
Cruz Jr biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Knox tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Cruz Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Knox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cruz Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cruz Jr has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz Jr tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.
Cruz Jr throws a series of strikes and Knox wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Knox holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cruz Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz Jr looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz Jr landing punches.
Cruz Jr controlling from mount.
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Cruz Jr's attempts to control the action.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Cruz Jr get's back to his feet.
Cruz Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Cruz Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruz Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A lazy body kick from Cruz Jr
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Cruz Jr into the cage.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Cruz Jr 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 Cruz Jr off to one side.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cruz Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a monster overhand right that drops Cruz Jr! Knox follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima     
Date:   Nov 11, 2022
#R1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Knox sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a right hand from hell and Pulkkinen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WVT 40: Smith v Knox     
Date:   Oct 21, 2022
#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Smith throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Knox misses with a hook.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith is looking to chop away at Knox's legs. #T3#
Smith jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Smith slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox misses with a hook.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith slips a straight right by Knox.#T4#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox scores with a hook.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Jab from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 misses with a left hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing. #CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Smith.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Smith.#T3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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 swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Smith lands a body shot.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves away from the strike by Knox.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Smith jabs at Knox's body.
Knox walks into a jab.#T1#
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Smith throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith drops Knox with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smith follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 35: Honda v Smith     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with the combination.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#T1#
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen feints the counter takedown.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Pulkkinen lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Knox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald connects with a body shot.#T1#
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald. #CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
McDonald clinches.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McDonald jumps guard.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T2#
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
McDonald postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #T3#
Knox looking to control.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
McDonald postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
McDonald cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from McDonald misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald tries to clinch up.#KD#
McDonald throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Knox tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Knox is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald 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.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T1#
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Knox, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knox felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knox from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Zeta Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: WVT 26: Bouncer v Knox     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from The Bouncer does no damage.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Bouncer moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Bouncer is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
It looked like The Bouncer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
The Bouncer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox misses with a double jab.
The Bouncer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A big right from Knox misses.
The Bouncer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from The Bouncer misses the target.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bouncer.
The Bouncer moves out of range as Knox strikes.
The Bouncer tries a head kick but it misses.
The Bouncer slips a straight right by Knox.
The Bouncer is looking to counter punch.
Knox misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##KD2#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends The Bouncer crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves The Bouncer back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bouncer is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Knox doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Bouncer crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Bouncer's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Knox slips under a jab from Honda.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Honda fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Honda.
Honda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Honda misses with a kick to the body
and Honda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox blocks a head kick by Honda.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Honda feinted with a counter takedown.
Honda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Honda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Honda attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Edmond Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Honda catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Honda.
Honda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Honda fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Honda ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Honda throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Honda jabs at Knox's body.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox slips a straight right by Honda.
Knox slaps away a takedown attempt from Honda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honda scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Honda.
Honda connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Honda.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honda misses the jab.
Honda swings widly with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A good leg kick by Honda.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#CUT2#Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Edmond Honda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeta Knox!
A relieved looking Zeta Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Edmond Honda was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

 

Event: WVT 18: Halo v Knox     
Date:   Jul 20, 2022
#R1#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo 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.
Halo 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 Halo off to one side.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard.#REVB##T1#
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox is looking to stand up but Halo won't let him.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Knox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is trying to keep Knox in close.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo working away.#SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Halo 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.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Knox tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prana Halo's cut.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Halo moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox cracks Halo with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Knox cracks Halo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #ROC2#Halo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Halo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'.

 

Event: WVT 15: Puto v Halo     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kozlow takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlow counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlow misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kozlow thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlow as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#T1#
Kozlow misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Kozlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlow is just out of range.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Kozlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozlow looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlow.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.#T2#
Knox slips under a jab.
Jab by Kozlow.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kozlow.#CUT#That has opened up Krzysztof Kozlow's cut even more.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Kozlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Kozlow toppling to the canvas! Kozlow scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Kozlow is rocked!
Knox drops Kozlow with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kozlow! Knox dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 166 - Line Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Philips moves away from the strike by Knox.
Philips throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Philips connects with a leg kick.
Philips throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Philips avoids the body shot from Knox.
Philips misses the jab.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips misses with a double jab
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Philips takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Philips defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Philips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Philips 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.
Philips looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Philips looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Philips misses with a head kick.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Philips clinches with his opponent.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Philips. #T2#
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Philips misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries a body shot but Philips blocks it.
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.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Philips lands with a good body shot.
Philips lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Philips.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
As Knox backs off Philips throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Philips throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
enabling Philips to counter with a crisp jab.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philips slips a jab from Knox.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Philips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Philips throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Philips's head but Philips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Philips counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Philips takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a hook but Philips avoids it easily.
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Philips counters with a big right hand! Oh Knox is in trouble here! Philips follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Philips!
During a confident post fight interview, Radio Philips thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: OFK 159 - Knox Vs Line     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Line manages to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as Line strikes.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Line.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Line looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line fakes the body blow, causing Knox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Knox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line is the new heavyweight champion!
Gothic Line was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
Maluga blocks a jab.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Knox misses.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
Maluga lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Maluga looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga with a nice cross.
Maluga drops Knox with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maluga follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kilo Maluga, 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.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: OFK 147 - Knox Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Mad Onion throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Mad Onion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Mad Onion does no damage.
Mad Onion misses with a right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Mad Onion closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mad Onion throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Mad Onion. That snapped Knox's head back. #CL2#
Mad Onion rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Mad Onion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow strike.
Knox is looking to control Mad Onion's arms but Mad Onion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mad Onion lands with a left to the head.
Knox pushes Mad Onion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mad Onion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Mad Onion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Mad Onion misses its intended target.
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.
A combination from Mad Onion does no damage.
Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.#CL2#
Mad Onion clinches with his opponent.
Mad Onion throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Mad Onion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mad Onion 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 Mad Onion can turn it around.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Mad Onion looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mad Onion blocks a jab.#T2#
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Mad Onion there.
Mad Onion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mad Onion cracks Knox with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Mad Onion moves into the clinch.
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knox stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Mad Onion looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Mad Onion.
Some wild striking there from Mad Onion.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Mad Onion is looking to clinch.
Knox misses with a hook.
Mad Onion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Mad Onion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Mad Onion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Mad Onion's head.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox moves out of range as Mad Onion throws a body kick.
Mad Onion throws a head kick that misses.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mad Onion! Knox lets Mad Onion back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mad Onion is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mad Onion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mad Onion is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Mad Onion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox flashes Mad Onion a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mad Onion's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mad Onion crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Knox punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Zeta Knox thanked Carnage Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: OFK 140 -     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021
#R1##KD#
Knox cracks Grabber with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Grabber looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?
Knox misses with a hook. Grabber ducked under it nicely.
Grabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Grabber crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Grabber back to his feet!#ROC#Grabber is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabber looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox slips a jab from Grabber.
Knox misses with a hook
and Grabber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grabber misses the shot to the body.
Grabber misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Grabber! Knox lets Grabber back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Grabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Grabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grabber feints a counter leg kick.
Grabber seems to have recovered his senses.
Grabber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Grabber swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Grabber face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
Zeta Knox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFK 136 - Knox Vs Line     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Line keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Line lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Line gets a clinch.
Knox just leaning against Line, taking a breather. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox blocks a jab.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the 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!
Line throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Knox swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
As Line looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Line just gets out of the way.
Line thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox moves out of range as Line strikes.#CL2#
Line moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Line presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Line prevents a body shot from Knox.
Line lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Line misses with the head strike.
Knox has Line pressed against the cage. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Line works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Line.
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!
Line steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#CL2#
Line clinches. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Line misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line misses with a looping right.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Line connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Line misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.#T3#
Line misses with a looping left.
Line throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Zeta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line 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 Line off to one side.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gothic Line.
Line looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Line lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.#T4##KD#
Knox sends Line crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Line up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 wild body shot.
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Line's head, knocking him out cold! Knox is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeta Knox made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca scoring well with a low kick there.
Branca moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox misses with a hook. Branca ducked under it nicely.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Knox throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Branca clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Branca slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Knox throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Branca throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Branca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Branca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca throws a body kick that misses.
Branca lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Branca scores with a punch to the head.
Branca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branca momentarily.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Branca misses with a straight right.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Branca is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Branca scores with a nice strike.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Branca lands with a cross.
Branca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Branca throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Branca slips under a jab.#T4#
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Branca
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca connects with a body shot.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Branca tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Branca misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca'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#
A low kick from Branca misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Branca thumps Knox with a low kick.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Branca throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca 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 misses with a wild combination.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Branca tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Branca lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Branca takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Knox is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Branca drops Knox with a huge uppercut! Knox drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Branca is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinyuk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martinyuk has time to react.
Martinyuk clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Knox.
Martinyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Martinyuk scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Martinyuk throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Martinyuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
Martinyuk 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.
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinyuk at a distance.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Knox misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinyuk at a distance.
Martinyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinyuk is just out of range.
Martinyuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinyuk scrambles back to his feet.
Knox moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Martinyuk to the canvas! Martinyuk doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Knox keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
Zeta Knox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Sep 01, 2021
#R1#
Mad Onion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Mad Onion has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Mad Onion working aggressively here.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox stalling.
Mad Onion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a series of punches but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mad Onion. #CL2#
Mad Onion gets a clinch. #T1#
Knox avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox gets through Mad Onion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Mad Onion drops Knox with a big knee straight up the middle! Knox is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion darts in trying to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mad Onion is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Mad Onion defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Mad Onion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Mad Onion has managed to clinch.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with a straight left. #T2##CL2#
Mad Onion clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mad Onion instigates a clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Mad Onion is controlling the position.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion lands an uppercut.
Mad Onion misses with a knee strike.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Mad Onion, against the cage.
Mad Onion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Mad Onion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Zeta Knox's cut is getting worse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox has Mad Onion pressed against the cage. #T3##BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Mad Onion misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Mad Onion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mad Onion throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a body punch but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Mad Onion looks to clinch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mad Onion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox is looking to wear down Mad Onion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Mad Onion clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mad Onion lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mad Onion scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Mad Onion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mad Onion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mad Onion throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox throws the left hand but Mad Onion avoids the punch easily.
Mad Onion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Mad Onion misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox throws a hook but Mad Onion blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mad Onion gets a 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.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Mad Onion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mad Onion misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Mad Onion throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mad Onion 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#
Mad Onion clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox avoiding damage as Mad Onion throws knees to the body.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mad Onion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mad Onion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mad Onion misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Mad Onion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mad Onion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mad Onion doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Mad Onion crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Knox throws a body punch but Mad Onion moves out of range.
Mad Onion lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mad Onion takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Mad Onion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mad Onion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #CL2#
Mad Onion has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Mad Onion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox can't break the clinch. #T2##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mad Onion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
A punch combination from Mad Onion misses.
Mad Onion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mad Onion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mad Onion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Mad Onion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Knox misses.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mad Onion tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Mad Onion doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Mad Onion counters with a stiff right hand.
Mad Onion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Mad Onion darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Mad Onion tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Mad Onion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Mad Onion finds it's target.
Mad Onion moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Mad Onion throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mad Onion connects with a looping right hand.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox misses the jab.
Mad Onion wants to clinch.#T4#
Mad Onion moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Mad Onion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Mad Onion tries to clinch up.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mad Onion moves out of range of the strikes.
Mad Onion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Mad Onion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch. #KD#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Mad Onion crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mad Onion is rocked!
Knox fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mad Onion square on the jaw! Damn, Mad Onion is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeta Knox made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: OFK 114 - Knox Vs line     
Date:   Aug 11, 2021
#R1#
A jab lands there for Line.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Line is looking to land body kicks.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Line throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Line throws a leg kick that misses.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox moves out of range as Line throws a body kick.
A big left from Knox misses.
Line looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Line misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox cracks Line with an open hand slap.
Line lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Line throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Line avoids the body shot from Knox.
Line misses with a hook.
Line fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line connects with the punch.
Line avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Line swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Knox sends Line crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Line up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Line is rocked!
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Line's hands.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Line 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.
Line drops his hands momentarily. Knox doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Line staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Line doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox retains his heavyweight title!
Zeta Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Savage Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox     
Date:   Jul 14, 2021
#R1##CL#
Mad Onion darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mad Onion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox wants to break free but Mad Onion has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Mad Onion manages to break the clinch.
Knox takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Mad Onion rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad Onion slips a jab from Knox.
Mad Onion misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mad Onion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Mad Onion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Mad Onion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mad Onion tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Mad Onion fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mad Onion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Mad Onion missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mad Onion.#CL#
Mad Onion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Mad Onion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad Onion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.#T2#
Mad Onion throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Knox lands a big uppercut and Mad Onion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mad Onion looks OK. Knox waves Mad Onion back to his feet!#ROC2#Mad Onion is rocked!
Mad Onion leaves his chin hanging out and Knox seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mad Onion crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new heavyweight champion!
Zeta Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 100 - Sector Vs Tripp     
Date:   Jun 23, 2021
#R1#
Knox misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nekele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Knox misses. #T1#
Knox avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nekele walks into a jab.
Nekele lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox avoids the head kick by Nekele.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele misses with a kick to the body.
Knox defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nekele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Nekele misses.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nekele staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Nekele throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nekele.#T3#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Nekele's head but Nekele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nekele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nekele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nekele lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
A big right from Knox misses.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nekele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Nekele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nekele. Nekele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nekele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Nekele throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Nekele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naiki Nekele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele'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#
Nekele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nekele lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Nekele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
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.
Nekele misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 with a hook.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nekele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Knox checks a low kick from Nekele.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Nekele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele slips under a jab from Knox.
Nekele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox slips under a jab from Nekele.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Nekele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nekele.
Nekele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Nekele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands with a straight right. Nekele didn't see that one coming.#CUT#That has opened up Naiki Nekele's cut even more.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox moves out of range as Nekele strikes.
Nekele throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Nekele catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nekele misses with a left hand #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Nekele toppling to the canvas! Nekele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Knox cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nekele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nekele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Knox cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nekele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him? #CUT#The cut above Naiki Nekele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Knox misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Nekele throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Nekele misses with a hook #KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Nekele toppling to the canvas! Nekele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Knox cracks Nekele on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nekele falls backwards against the cage. Knox follows up with more strikes that drop Nekele to his knees. Knox keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nekele! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: OFK 95 - Knox Vs Line     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Knox tests Line's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Line moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Line is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Line moves away and avoids it.
Line tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.#T1#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Line throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Line feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Line lands an overhand right.
Line misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Line scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLine.
Line misses with a wild combination.
Line moves away from the strike by Knox.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Line misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line misses with a head kick.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Line.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox blocks a head kick by Line.
Line throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it. #T3#
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Line misses with a body kick.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Knox misses.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.#T4#
Line misses with the combination.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Line.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Line should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Line connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Line's head back.
Knox works the jab nicely.#KD#
Knox drops Line with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Line looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Line is rocked!
A big left from Line misses.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Line fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Line moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Knox slips a straight right by Line.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Line.#T2#
Line swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox throws the left hand but Line avoids the punch easily.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line slips under a jab from Knox.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox avoids the head kick by Line. #T3#
Knox slips a jab from Line.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Line - that will leave a mark!
Line fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line scores with a push kick.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A big right from Knox misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
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 the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Line misses.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Line moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Line sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Jab by Knox.
Line walks into a left hand.
Line smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.#T1#
Line lands with a right that hurts Knox. Knox looks to clinch but Line throws a short knee that drops Knox. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line is the new heavyweight champion!
Gothic Line 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.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Collision Course     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leagatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Leagatius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leagatius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leagatius slips a jab from Knox.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Leagatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Leagatius! Knox dives in looking to finish! Leagatius 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 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeta Knox made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Brutus Leagatius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well deserved to my opponent. I thought I planned correctly for his style of fighting, but obviously I was wrong. I will discuss with my team, and we will see where I go from here. Thank you to all of the fans! '.

 

Event: OFK 82 - Mad Onion Vs Knox     
Date:   Apr 21, 2021
#R1#
Mad Onion missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws out a counter right but Mad Onion avoids it with no problem.
Mad Onion connects with a leg kick.
Mad Onion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Mad Onion avoids the body shot 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 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.
Mad Onion misses the jab.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Mad Onion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Mad Onion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mad Onion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mad Onion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Mad Onion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mad Onion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Mad Onion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Knox is rocked!#CL#
Mad Onion takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Mad Onion finish him?#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mad Onion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow strike.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Mad Onion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox is working Mad Onion over against the cage.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mad Onion moves out of range of the strikes.
Mad Onion moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Mad Onion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A left lands for Mad Onion.
A jab from Knox misses.
Mad Onion scores with a shot to the body.
Mad Onion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mad Onion throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily. #T2##CL#
Mad Onion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Mad Onion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mad Onion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mad Onion scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Mad Onion.#T3#
Knox catches Mad Onion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Mad Onion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Knox! Mad Onion is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new heavyweight champion!
Zeta Knox very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steelers.
Steelers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox throws a hook but Steelers blocks it.
Knox tries to clinch up but Steelers circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Steelers is out of range.
Steelers connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Steelers counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steelers! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pittsburgh Steelers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Nekele jabs at Knox's body.
Nekele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Knox drops Nekele with a beautiful combination! Nekele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Nekele catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Knox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Nekele has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a right hand to the body.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Nekele.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Knox misses with a double jab. #T2#
Knox misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele is looking to land body kicks.
Knox slips under a jab from Nekele.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox takes one on the button.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Nekele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.#T3#
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Nekele is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Nekele crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Nekele back to his feet!
BOOM! Knox lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nekele. Nekele tries to recover but Knox is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nekele lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeta Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Knox misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bishop throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Knox moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Knox jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop looks winded!
A right-left combo lands from Bishop.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bishop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch lands to the side of Bishop 's head but he takes it in his stride.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeta Knox!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeta Knox waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

 

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Knox(NC)     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Knox misses with a hook.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Bundy is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a right hand #CL#
and Bundy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bundy.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox's coach down at Underground Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Bundy coming out on top.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#T1#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bundy misses with an uppercut.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
As Knox tries to get set, Bundy tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Bundy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bundy moves away from the strike by Knox.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy lands with a cross.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bundy throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Knox misses.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Knox throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a jab to Bundy's midsection.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Bundy does it's job there.
Bundy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Knox misses.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knox catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knox sprawls and moves away.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox misses with a looping right.#T1#
Knox looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Bundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Bundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundy thinking.
Zeta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy.
Bundy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Bundy takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundy slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Bundy with an uppercut!#CUT2#Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Bundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundy.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Bundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox cracks Bundy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Bundy tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Bundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bundy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Bundy crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Bundy back to his feet!#ROC2#Bundy is rocked!
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Bundy is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Bundy throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Bundy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy. #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.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Bundy is very close to passing his half guard.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox missing with punches from the bottom.
Knox gets full guard.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy landing some decent shots from guard.
Bundy trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Bundy advances to half guard. #T3#
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.
Bundy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeta Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox is trying to keep Bundy in close.
Bundy distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ted Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Bundy 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

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

After the big win, Zeta Knox made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
Steelers with a hook.#KD2#
Steelers drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Steelers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A big left from Knox misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox wants to stay close but Steelers steps back to make room for something. Knox seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Steelers and Knox drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Pittsburgh Steelers 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: SMASH: Colucci vs Winston     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD2#
Knox sends Da Oxlade crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Da Oxlade up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Da Oxlade slips a jab from Knox.
Da Oxlade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Da Oxlade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a body kick.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 catches Da Oxlade with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Da Oxlade forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pulkkinen rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Knox taking a breather. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Knox sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Knox tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#CL2#
Pulkkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox dips a shoulder and cracks Pulkkinen with a mighty uppercut! Pulkkinen falls back against the cage and Knox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pulkkinen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Randy avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Randy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Randy is out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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?
Randy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knox is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Randy throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randy slips a straight right by Knox.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Randy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Randy is predictable there
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Randy misses.
Randy avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randy has time to react.
Randy throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Randy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Randy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy misses with a kick to the body
and Knox counters with a big right hand! Oh Randy is in trouble here! Knox follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Oxlade     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Da Oxlade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox backing away here, and Da Oxlade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Da Oxlade throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Da Oxlade with the inside leg kick. #KD2#
Da Oxlade lands a big right hand that sends Knox crashing to the mat! Da Oxlade stays standing though and waves Knox back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Oxlade 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.
Da Oxlade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox misses with a hook. Da Oxlade ducked under it nicely.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Oxlade.
We've been informed that Da Oxlade 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.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Oxlade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Oxlade counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Da Oxlade! Knox is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawi Da Oxlade!
After the fight, Mawi Da Oxlade 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: SMASH: Schaub vs Kuwabara     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinnie.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Shinnie.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinnie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shinnie scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Shinnie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Knox backs off Shinnie throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook but Shinnie blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Shinnie.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie scores with a push kick.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.#BC2#
Shinnie manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Shinnie throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Shinnie breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shinnie has time to react.
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie lands a two punch combo.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Shinnie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Knox catches Shinnie right on the button with a cross.
Shinnie stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shinnie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Shinnie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinnie throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAK training in the buildup to the fight.
Shinnie missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.#BC2#
Shinnie breaks the clinch.
Shinnie wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Shinnie breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Shinnie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Shinnie needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox misses with a hook. Shinnie ducked under it nicely.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
BOOM! Knox lands a beautiful left hook that drops Shinnie. Shinnie tries to recover but Knox is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Shinnie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PF23 Tiotio v Nti     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox dips to his left and cracks Out with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Out.
Knox cracks Out with a right hand to the side of the head.
Out misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Out is countered with a crisp right hand from Knox that sends him to the canvas! Knox follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Out is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox just content to control the position.
Out is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Out seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Out!
Knox content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Out tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox content just to control the position here.
Knox continues to stall.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Out keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Out tries to lock up and control but Knox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knox controlling from mount. #T3#
More hug and hope from Knox.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knock Out'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 poor cross that misses
and Out counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#KD2#
Out cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Out has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knox to stand back up!
Knox tries to get into range but Out steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Knox! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Out scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
A very excited looking Knock Out made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
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.
Badmean moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badmean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terry Badmean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmean misses with a low kick.
Badmean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Badmean misses with a straight right.
Badmean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Badmean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Badmean scores with a kick to the body.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Badmean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Badmean throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Badmean fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badmean manages to avoid it.#T1#
Badmean connects with a body shot.
Badmean dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Badmean catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Badmean lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Badmean scores with a jab to the head.
Badmean with a nice calf kick.
Badmean throws a body shot but no joy.
Badmean tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Badmean wants to clinch.
Badmean works the jab nicely.#T2#
Badmean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badmean.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmean dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Badmean. Badmean obviously looking to wear him down.
Badmean has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slow jab from Badmean misses its intended target.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Badmean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badmean tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Terry Badmean has been cut.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badmean.
Badmean throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Badmean.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badmean was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#T3#
Badmean throws a quick inside leg kick.
Badmean throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badmean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badmean slips under a jab from Knox.
Badmean lands a front kick.
Badmean lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Badmean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badmean throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Badmean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
Knox throws a hook but Badmean avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Badmean is predictable there
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Badmean got wobbled bad by a big combination! Knox presses forward with punches and knees until Badmean stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Badmean closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
A relieved looking Zeta Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Terry Badmean stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey I'm not as mean as my name suggests. Congrats on your win champ, I think I'll stick to writing event previews!'.

 

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
MacCumhaill misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.
MacCumhaill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox tests MacCumhaill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacCumhaill.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Knox sends MacCumhaill crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let MacCumhaill up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
MacCumhaill is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacCumhaill is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PF3 Boskins v Muller     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Bundy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Knox avoiding damage as Bundy throws knees to the body. #TD#
Bundy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy prevents Knox from improving his position.
Bundy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bundy is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Bundy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Knox keeping hold of Bundy's head, controlling as best he can.
Knox wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundy working the head and body with strikes.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Bundy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Bundy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
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. Bundy connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
Bundy prevents Knox from improving his position.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Knox has hold of Bundy's hands but Bundy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Bundy 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.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Bundy sits in half guard.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Knox is looking to control Bundy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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. Bundy connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple. #T3#
Bundy prevents Knox from improving his position.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox is controlling Bundy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bundy throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy lands strikes from half guard.
Bundy throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Bundy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knox tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy 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.
Knox wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
Bundy 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.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knox tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox clobbers Bundy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bundy staying out of range there.
Bundy throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox looking to control.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Bundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy with a nice head shot there.
Bundy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knox is still in real trouble! Can Bundy finish him?
Bundy loads up on a big left hand. Knox felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bundy looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Knox can't hide his disappointment, as Bundy celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy 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: Demolition 9 - TBA     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Knox moves out of range as Kapisi throws a body kick.
Knox blocks a jab.#CL#
Kapisi gets a clinch.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Kapisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Kapisi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kapisi.
Kapisi lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kapisi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kapisi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head. #BC#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Kapisi sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kapisi is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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.
Kapisi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##CL#
Kapisi has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kapisi moves into the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A short left from Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kapisi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Kapisi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi. #T2#
Kapisi misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
Kapisi struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Kapisi working aggressively here.
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!
Kapisi works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kapisi.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kapisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kapisi rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Kapisi controls his hands.
Kapisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Kapisi lands a shoulder strike.
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
Knox is working Kapisi over against the cage.#T3#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Kapisi's head.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kapisi as the two fighters clinch.
Kapisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kapisi.
Kapisi tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox blocks a body shot from Kapisi.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox blocking some punches.
Kapisi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A short body shot lands from Kapisi as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Knox. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries to stall but Kapisi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kapisi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Nice body punch from Kapisi - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox blocks a head kick by Kapisi.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Kapisi sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Kapisi avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keone Kapisi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kapisi blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kapisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Keone Kapisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kapisi gets a clinch.
Kapisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapisi lands a nice uppercut.
Kapisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Kapisi wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kapisi gets a clinch. #T1#
Kapisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox tries a body shot but Kapisi blocks it.
Kapisi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Kapisi tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Kapisi back against the cage.
Kapisi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kapisi struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Kapisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kapisi lands an uppercut.
Kapisi throws a head punch that misses.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Kapisi controls his hands.
Kapisi pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapisi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kapisi lands a nice uppercut.
Kapisi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.#T2#
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapisi tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapisi cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kapisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws a hook but Kapisi blocks it.
Kapisi is looking to clinch.
Kapisi throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kapisi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox takes a swing at Kapisi's ribcage but misses.
Kapisi throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox drops his hands for a split second and Kapisi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Knox face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kapisi follows up with a right hand that knocks Knox into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keone Kapisi!
A relieved looking Keone Kapisi 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: Demolition 1 - Falcone v Mfer     
Date:   Dec 27, 2019
#R1#
Ringnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Ringnes is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Ringnes scores a nice knee to the body.
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes scores with a hook to the body.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ringnes .
Knox blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Ringnes . #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ringnes takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Ringnes moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Ringnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Ringnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ringnes misses with a wild body shot.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ringnes avoids the body shot from Knox.
Ringnes is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ringnes clinches up against the cage.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Ringnes gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ringnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox looks winded!#T2#
A short right from Ringnes .
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringnes digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Ringnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Ringnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#CL#
Ringnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ringnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Ringnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Ringnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ringnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Ringnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T4#
Ringnes lands with a right to the head.
Ringnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Ringnes .
Ringnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Ringnes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Ringnes finish him?
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ringnes crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Ringnes throws a big uppercut that drops Knox! More strikes from Ringnes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Knox lies dazed against the cage as Ringnes celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arild Ringnes !

 

Event: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves     
Date:   Nov 29, 2019
#R1#
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bone throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Bone walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Bone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bone.
Knox staying out of range there.
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.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox scores with a jab. Bone acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bone misses its target.
Bone slips under a jab.
Knox defending well as Bone loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Bone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bone misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bone throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Bone avoids it this time.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
Bone cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bone scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.#T3#
Bone slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Bone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Bone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bone slips a straight right by Knox.#T4#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeta Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bone was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox punishes Bone's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.
A little feinted left hand from Bone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Knox throws a combination that misses
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Bone misses.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Bone off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!#T2#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Bone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Bone finish him?
Nice body kick there by Bone.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Bone 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 Bone finish him?
Bone defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bone lands a slapping body shot.
Knox throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Bone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Bone staying out of range there.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Knox misses with a hook
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bone throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Bone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Bone.
Knox lands a jab to Bone's midsection.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bone scores with a body shot. #T4#
Bone 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 stuns Bone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Knox is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Bone throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knox takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bone's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Bone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Knox takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Bone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bone throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a hook
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Bone pushes him away.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
Bone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Bone counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bone finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T2#
Bone blocks a jab.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bone throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bone misses its target.
Bone slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up but Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bone misses the target.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bone.#T3#
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bone misses the target.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bone to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bone gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Knox is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Bone!
Kay Bone retains his super heavyweight title!

 

Event: EFC Izmir VS Kagonbo 2     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beecher.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Beecher throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Beecher moves away from the strike by Knox.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Beecher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Knox.#CL2#
Beecher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox digs a right hand into Beecher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beecher's gas tank.
Beecher blocking some punches.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it. #T1#
Beecher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Beecher is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Beecher into the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knox.
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.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher misses with the head strike.
Beecher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beecher looks winded!#T2#
Knox lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox 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!
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher blocks an uppercut.
Knox pushes Beecher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher throws an elbow that misses.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Beecher.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher looking to stall.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beecher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Beecher. #T4#
Beecher tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox gets through Beecher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Knox stalling against the cage.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Still in the clinch, Beecher scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Knox drops Beecher onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beecher is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Knox works on Beecher's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Beecher! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knox is unloading with more strikes now! Beecher drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Our winner, Zeta Knox, 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: EFC Diaz vs Bakunin     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Babyara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babyara there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Francisco Babyara has been cut.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Babyara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a hook but Babyara blocks it.
Babyara throws a counter combo.
A big left from Knox misses.
Babyara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Babyara ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Babyara 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 misses with a combination
and Babyara counters with a left to the body.
Babyara ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Babyara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Babyara saw that one coming.
Babyara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babyara takes one to the chin there.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Knox misses.
Babyara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babyara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babyara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Babyara blocking some punches.
Babyara is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Babyara gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babyara is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babyara looking to sit in guard and control but Knox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Babyara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Babyara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox stops Babyara from standing up. #T3#
Babyara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
Babyara wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox slips nicely into half guard.
Babyara tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Babyara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babyara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Babyara both land. Nice combination.
Babyara ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Babyara is out of range.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babyara.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
Babyara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Babyara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Babyara misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Babyara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Knox misses.
Babyara tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a jab when Babyara was well out of range.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Babyara to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
Babyara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Babyara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babyara.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Babyara lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Babyara thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babyara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Babyara.
A big right from Knox misses. #T1#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babyara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox misses with a hook.
Babyara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babyara misses with a two punch combination.
Babyara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Francisco Babyara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babyara misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babyara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Babyara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babyara lands with a good body shot.
Babyara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babyara throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox slips under a jab from Babyara.
Babyara keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Babyara misses.
Babyara just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babyara defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Babyara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.#CL#
Babyara tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Babyara misses with an elbow strike.
Babyara tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Babyara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Babyara throws an elbow but misses.
Babyara can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babyara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babyara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zeta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Babyara.#T3#
Babyara looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Babyara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babyara defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Babyara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Babyara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Babyara misses with a looping right.
Knox scores with a jab. Babyara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Babyara.
Babyara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Babyara ducks down to avoid it.
Babyara wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Babyara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knox after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Babyara blocks an uppercut.
Babyara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Knox defending well as Babyara loads up on a big left hand.
Babyara blocks a jab.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Babyara's head but Babyara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Babyara moved out of range nicely.
Babyara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Babyara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
As Knox backs off Babyara throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babyara. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babyara throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox tries to clinch up but Babyara circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Babyara there.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babyara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francisco Babyara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Babyara crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Babyara is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babyara is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Babyara defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Babyara's defenses. It connects perfectly with Babyara's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Pato vs Paa     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Bamboo Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamboo Face or not.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face. #T1#
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Bamboo Face 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.
A short left from Knox.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamboo Face or not.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox wants to stall.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox. #T4#
Bamboo Face 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Knox misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Knox pushes Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T1#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bamboo Face.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Knox blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox working aggressively here.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is looking to control Bamboo Face's arms but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Knox is leaning against Bamboo Face and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox. #T4#
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox digs a right hand into Bamboo Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamboo Face's gas tank.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox is pushing Bamboo Face up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face takes a shot to the head.
Knox wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamboo Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Bamboo Face and move into the clinch.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bamboo Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamboo Face can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Bamboo Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamboo Face let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Bamboo Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Bamboo Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamboo Face there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamboo Face throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Knox has Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face is working Knox over against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocking some punches. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a hook 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.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike. #T4#
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zeta Knox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A jab lands there for Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Bamboo Face.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches. #T1#
A hook to the body from Knox.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
A short right from Knox.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
A body shot lands from Bamboo Face.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Bamboo Face lands a body punch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox pushes Bamboo Face back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Bamboo Face letting Knox take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Knox presses Bamboo Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamboo Face works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox had his way with Ubungu Bamboo Face in that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Bamboo Face up against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox has Bamboo Face pushed against the cage.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox digs a right hand into Bamboo Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamboo Face's gas tank.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to stall but Bamboo Face uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Zeta Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubungu Bamboo Face.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46

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

A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EFC Mcpherson vs Panda     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Bamboo Face misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face misses with a straight right.
As Bamboo Face tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Bamboo Face manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice body shot.
Bamboo Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Bamboo Face off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bamboo Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox blocking some punches. #T2#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Bamboo Face improves position.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bamboo Face looks winded!#T4#
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox wants to clinch up but Bamboo Face keeps it at a distance.
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox just leaning against Bamboo Face, taking a breather.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face. #T1#
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face 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 Bamboo Face can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Bamboo Face tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox looking to stall.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knox on the inside. #T4#
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Bamboo Face lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses with some punches.
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 short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
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.

Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bamboo Face rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bamboo Face scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Bamboo Face scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
A short right from Bamboo Face. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A hook to the body from Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubungu Bamboo Face.
I think Bamboo Face 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!

After the big win, Ubungu Bamboo Face made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors OLIMPO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: EFC Matusov vs Daughtrey     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Snapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snapp misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snapp misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox throws a hook but Snapp blocks it.
Snapp misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Snapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snapp misses with a hook.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Donk. Snapp catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Snapp misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob Snapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Bob Snapp's cut even more.
Knox slips a straight right by Snapp.
Snapp takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Snapp throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Snapp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Jab from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Snapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook. Snapp ducked under it nicely.
Snapp scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snapp misses with a wild body shot.
Snapp misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Snapp moves away from the strike by Knox.
Snapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snapp, as that shot connected.
Snapp misses with a body shot. #T3#
Knox slips under a jab.
Snapp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Snapp breaks away and moves out of range.
Snapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snapp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Snapp misses with a wild combination.
Snapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Snapp takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Snapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox clobbers Snapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
The cut above Bob Snapp's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snapp misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
Bob Snapp's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Snapp misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Snapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Snapp lands.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snapp.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snapp.
Knox throws a hook but Snapp blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Snapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Snapp'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#
Snapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Snapp catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Knox and sends Snapp crashing to the mat! Knox follows him down to the mat - Snapp regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Knox trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snapp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Knox stops Snapp from getting back to his feet.
Snapp is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knox in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snapp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bob Snapp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeta Knox!
An out of breath Zeta Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bob Snapp had this to say: 'I will receive no damage to my body that will be long-lasting for a small, insignificant amount of cash. I'm getting paid well underneath what a professional boxer would. So in no means ever will I sustain long-lasting damage for a small paycheck. Never will that happen.'.

 

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Page     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Panda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Knox is trying to improve his position.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Panda is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda cracks Knox with a big elbow.
Panda working away.
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.
Knox looks to move to half guard but instead Panda has passed into mount! Damn!
Knox is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Knox wants to control but Panda is having none of it.#T1#
Panda raining down shots from the mount!
Knox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda scoring with strikes but Knox is staying in there.
Panda lands a couple of good shots and Knox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knox can't escape the position.
Panda lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Knox.
Knox trying to control the hands but Panda breaks the grip.
What can Knox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Panda gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Panda. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Knox can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda biding his time, controlling Knox.
Panda 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.
Panda misses with a punch to the head.
Knox tries to escape but Panda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Panda 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.
Panda controls the position.
Panda struggling to land strikes to the head as Knox covers up.
Knox tries to escape the position.
Knox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Panda's guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Panda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Panda is trying to keep Knox in close.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda trying to strike off his back. #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 trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Full Time Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda fails with the takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Knox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Panda toppling to the canvas! Panda scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#
Panda is rocked!
Knox lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Panda - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EFC Williams vs Page     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1##CL#
Clough moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Clough.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Clough has been cut.
Clough swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Clough.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clough scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Clough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Clough fails to land.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Clough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Clough.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clough.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Clough is rocked!
Knox pushes Clough back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough blocking some punches.
I was talking to Clough'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 short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Oh Clough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clough misses with some punches.
Clough seems to have got his legs back now.
Clough lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox stalling.
Knox works on Clough's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clough misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clough tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Good body shot from Clough.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clough throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clough scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clough tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clough backwards.
Clough misses with a punch to the body.
Clough scores with a hook to the body.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Knox.
A short right from Clough.
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Clough lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Knox tries to stall but Clough uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clough tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Clough back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Clough pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox looks winded!
Clough pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Clough.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clough lands a shoulder strike.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength 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!
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Clough lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Clough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Clough lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Clough fails to land.
Knox working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a body shot from Clough.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clough has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Clough.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clough.
A short body shot lands from Clough as the two fighters clinch.
Clough scores with a shoulder strike.
Clough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Brian Clough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Clough's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clough.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clough.
Clough lands a left hand.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Clough.
Clough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough lands with a left to the head.
Clough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Clough.
Clough misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clough lands a nice shot to the body.
Clough lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Clough struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Clough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clough lands a body shot.
Clough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Clough finish him?
Clough unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Clough is unloading with more strikes now! Knox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Clough!
A less than humble Brian Clough misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Bamboo Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamboo Face moves away.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox misses with the head strike. #T1#
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.#T2#
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox just leaning against Bamboo Face, taking a breather.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bamboo Face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamboo Face lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox has Bamboo Face pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face. #T3#
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamboo Face 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 Bamboo Face can turn it around.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face'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#
Bamboo Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bamboo Face scrambles back to his feet.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looks to clinch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Knox misses the body punch
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamboo Face jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bamboo Face has time to react.
Bamboo Face digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamboo Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.#T1#
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bamboo Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bamboo Face pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
A short left from Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Knox misses with some punches. #T4#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox presses Bamboo Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Ubungu Bamboo Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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 scores with a jab.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Bamboo Face breaks away and moves out of range.
Bamboo Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Bamboo Face takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Bamboo Face moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Bamboo Face.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action. #T2#
Knox lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short left from Knox. #CUT#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox cracks Bamboo Face with a nice body shot.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

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

A very excited looking Zeta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: EMP Openweight Round 3     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Braddock - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
A jab from Braddock finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Braddock misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Braddock clinches with his opponent.
Braddock blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Braddock misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox prevents a body shot from Braddock.
A right handed body shot lands from Braddock.
Braddock stalls.
Braddock scores with a hook to the body.
Braddock pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Braddock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Braddock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Braddock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Braddock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Braddock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Braddock blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Braddock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Braddock - that landed with a thud.
Braddock digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Braddock is working Knox over against the cage.
Braddock digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Braddock is stalling here.
Braddock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Braddock cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Braddock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knox up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Braddock.
Knox letting Braddock take a breather here.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Braddock.
A short right from Braddock.
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 hook to the body from Braddock.
A right handed body shot lands from Braddock.
Braddock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Braddock scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Braddock. #ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Braddock cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braddock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Braddock stalling.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Braddock throws a big uppercut that drops Knox! More strikes from Braddock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Knox lies dazed against the cage as Braddock celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Braddock!
John Braddock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: EMP Openweight Round 2     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Feti misses with a hook #CL2#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Feti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Feti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Feti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox tries a body shot but Feti blocks it.
Nice body punch from Feti.
Feti blocks an uppercut.
Feti lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Feti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feti connects with a high kick.
Nice shot by Feti.
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 left lands for Feti.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Feti moves away and avoids it.
Feti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feti throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Feti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Feti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Nice shot by Feti.
Feti lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Feti lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Feti takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Feti is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Feti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Knox feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Feti sprawling to the canvas! Feti 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?! #ROC2#
Feti is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sione Feti has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feti moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Oh Feti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Feti.
Feti seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Feti. That snapped Knox's head back.
Sione Feti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Feti.#T2#
Feti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feti.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a right hand that Feti ducks under and follows up with a left that Feti also avoids with ease.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Feti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Feti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feti scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Feti.
Feti with a hook.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox slips a straight right by Feti.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Feti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Feti. #T3#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Feti. Feti obviously looking to wear him down.
Feti misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feti. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Feti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Feti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Feti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Feti lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Feti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Feti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Knox swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Feti's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zeta Knox made sure he mentioned BloodOath 85% Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: TGC Openweight Round 1.2     
Date:   Nov 16, 2018
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Unsworth.
A good leg kick by Unsworth.
Unsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox blocks a head kick by Unsworth.
Unsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Unsworth is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Unsworth 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 shot to the body.
Unsworth throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Unsworth only half commits.
David Unsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Unsworth.
Unsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Unsworth back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Unsworth scores with a jab to the head.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unsworth.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Unsworth throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Unsworth.
Unsworth misses with a low kick.
Unsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox scores with a hook.
Unsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unsworth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Unsworth slips under a jab from Knox.#T1#
Unsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unsworth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unsworth throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Unsworth moves away from the strike by Knox.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Unsworth throws a body kick that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Unsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a hook but Unsworth avoids it easily.
Knox with a jab.
Unsworth misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unsworth in his tracks.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Unsworth tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Unsworth throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unsworth tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Unsworth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Unsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Unsworth misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox moves out of range as Unsworth throws a body kick.
Unsworth misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Unsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unsworth throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Unsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Unsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Unsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Unsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a hook but Unsworth blocks it.
Unsworth misses with a low kick.
Knox tries to clinch there but Unsworth circles away.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Unsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Unsworth manages to circle out of the way.
Unsworth throws a leg kick
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unsworth throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Unsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Knox misses with an uppercut. Unsworth saw that one coming.
Unsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unsworth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unsworth 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.
Unsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Unsworth. Unsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Unsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Unsworth throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Unsworth scores with a leg kick.
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Unsworth feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down. #CL#
Knox rushes Unsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox gets through Unsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Unsworth breaks from the clinch.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Unsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Unsworth.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Unsworth wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Unsworth thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unsworth throws a head kick that misses.
David Unsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Unsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Unsworth with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Unsworth ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Unsworth throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Unsworth momentarily.
Knox catches Unsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Unsworth throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Unsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unsworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Unsworth slips a straight right by Knox.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Unsworth misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Unsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox throws a series of punches but Unsworth moves out of range.
Unsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unsworth can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Unsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unsworth misses with a head kick.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Unsworth in his tracks.
Knox blocks a head kick by Unsworth. #CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Unsworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Unsworth thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Unsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Knox misses.
Unsworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Unsworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Unsworth misses with a leg kick.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Unsworth takes one to the chin there.
Unsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Unsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Unsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Unsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Unsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Unsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T3#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox cracks Unsworth with a good jab.
Knox scores with a body shot. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unsworth.
Unsworth prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Unsworth's ribcage. Unsworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unsworth trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Unsworth manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Unsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Unsworth.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head.
Unsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily. #T4#
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 series of punches but Unsworth moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook. Unsworth ducked under it nicely.
Unsworth unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Unsworth thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Knox lands.
Nice body kick there by Unsworth.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Unsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Unsworth is predictable there
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Knox misses.
Unsworth is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Unsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Unsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unsworth throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Unsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Unsworth lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Unsworth.
Unsworth throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unsworth at a distance.
Unsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Unsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Unsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range. #CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Unsworth.
A short left from Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Unsworth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Unsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Unsworth throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Unsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Unsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Unsworth is out of range.
Knox scores with a jab. Unsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Unsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Unsworth throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Unsworth misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Unsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Unsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Unsworth settles back down.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Unsworth is out of range.
Unsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Unsworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unsworth moves away.#T2##CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Unsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Unsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Unsworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Unsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unsworth.
Unsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Unsworth circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Unsworth.
Zeta Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Unsworth swinging wildly here.
Unsworth scores with a leg kick.
Unsworth throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox cracks Unsworth with a good jab.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unsworth.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox punishes Unsworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Unsworth misses with a two punch combination.
Unsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Unsworth connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Unsworth has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Unsworth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Unsworth wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Unsworth cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Unsworth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Unsworth moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Unsworth's ribcage but misses.
Unsworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
David Unsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Unsworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unsworth misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

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

Zeta Knox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BloodOath 85% Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: NJMMA XS 12     
Date:   Sep 16, 2018
#R1#
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chamba's head.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Chamba tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Chamba clinches.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Chamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chamba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Chamba, against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chamba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox is trying to push Chamba away but Chamba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Chamba.#T1#
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Chamba controls the action.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
A shot in the inside from Chamba.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chamba up against the cage.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Chamba 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.
A short left from Knox.
A short right from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chamba blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamba lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Chamba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Chamba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chamba lands a nice elbow.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chamba throws an elbow that misses.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamba trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Chamba misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chamba throws an elbow but misses.
Chamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chamba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Chamba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Chamba gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Chamba pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chamba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chamba.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Chamba.
Knox avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox. #T4#
Chamba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chamba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox digs a right hand underneath Chamba's ribcage. Chamba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Chamba blocks it.
Chamba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Chamba has the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chamba backwards. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chamba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chamba walks into a left hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Gilberto Chamba's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chamba tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Gilberto Chamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Chamba closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Chamba has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Chamba.
Knox prevents a body shot from Chamba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chamba.
Chamba throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Chamba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Chamba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chamba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chamba tries to clinch up.
Knox scores with the left hand. Chamba knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Knox takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Chamba instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chamba prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chamba tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. #CL2#
Chamba moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Chamba.
Chamba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Chamba.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Chamba controls his hands.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chamba backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Chamba.
Knox tries a body shot but Chamba blocks it.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Chamba.
Chamba throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox tries to work over Chamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Chamba. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chamba misses with a head kick.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Chamba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Chamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Chamba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chamba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Chamba throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Chamba tries a head kick but it misses.
Chamba tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Chamba slips the punch.
Chamba moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Chamba swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChamba.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Chamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Chamba instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chamba pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chamba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chamba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
Chamba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox looking to stall.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Chamba tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Chamba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox pushes Chamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Chamba.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chamba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chamba takes a shot to the head.
Chamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
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 gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #T1##BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Chamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox slips under a jab from Chamba.
Gilberto Chamba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chamba misses with the combination.
Chamba doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Chamba.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chamba.
Chamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Chamba.
Chamba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox is looking to wear down Chamba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Chamba seems unphased. #T2#
Chamba blocks a jab.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Chamba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chamba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chamba is looking to clinch.
Chamba tries to clinch up.
Chamba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamba swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Chamba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chamba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chamba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#CUT#
The cut above Gilberto Chamba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chamba stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chamba.
Chamba tries to clinch up.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chamba manages to circle out of the way.
Chamba throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamba moves away.
Chamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chamba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox takes a swing at Chamba's ribcage but misses.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Chamba moved out of range nicely.
Chamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Chamba moves into the clinch successfully.
Chamba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Chamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chamba lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chamba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Chamba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chamba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Chamba.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chamba struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Chamba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chamba has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Chamba.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gilberto Chamba.
I think Chamba 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gilberto Chamba!

 

Event: NJMMA 67     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Rudzianowski throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knox presses Rudzianowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING in the buildup to the fight.
Rudzianowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Wariusz Rudzianowski has been cut.
Rudzianowski looks winded!#KD#
Knox cracks Rudzianowski 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 Rudzianowski to stand back up!#ROC#
Rudzianowski is rocked!
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 steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rudzianowski is out on his feet! Knox sets himself and nearly takes Rudzianowski's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Our winner, Zeta Knox, 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: NJMMA XS 4     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Smith throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Knox clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #KD2#
Knox drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Smith misses. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox pushes Smith against the cage. Knox is working some dirty boxing. Knox pushes off with a quick right hook! Smith goes down! Smith 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 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MLC 8     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018
#R1#
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Camara pushes him away.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Camara rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Camara tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Camara gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Camara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Knox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara lands a body shot.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Camara misses with a body shot. #CL#
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
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!
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Camara gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Knox looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Knox with a big uppercut! Knox tries to clinch up but Camara pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Knox to the mat! Knox covers up and Camara unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara retains his super heavyweight title!
Ibrahim Camara was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: MLC 6     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Max throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox blocks the body kick. #TD#
Max throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Max finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox has Max pulled in close to control his posture.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Max missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Max is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Max 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 Max accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Max with a flurry of punches that miss.
Max won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Max with a flurry of punches that miss.
Max with a flurry of punches that miss.
Max scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Max is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Max throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Max trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox is trying to control the position but Max postures up.
Max scoring with some ground and pound.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Max loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Max.
Max preventing the sweep.
Max is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Knox 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#
Max controlling the position well.
Knox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knox trying to control from half guard but Max is working away. #T2#
Max has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knox is working away from the top position though.
It looks like Knox is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Max manages to get to full guard.
Max is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Max throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Max lands strikes from half guard.
Knox wants to improve his position but Max is controlling well.
Max working Knox over with strikes.
Knox is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Knox wants to control but Max is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Max has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Max has control of the leg.
Max missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox wants to improve his position but Max is controlling well.
Max trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Max landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Max scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Max missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox is trying is best to control the position here.
Knox wants to get back to his feet.
Max landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Max is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Max thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Knox wants to improve his position but Max is controlling well.
Max missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Max throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Max thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Max prevents Knox from improving his position.
Max thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Max thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Max thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Max throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Max thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Max sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Max missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Max scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Max drops an elbow to the side of Knox's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Max scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Max is working away from the top position though.
Knox has hold of Max's hands but Max slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Max dominated that round.
That's time! Max's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Max moves into the clinch.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox looking to stall.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Max.
Max throws an elbow that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Max throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Max gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to roll over but Max keeps him under control.
Max seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knox wants to control but Max is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Max. #T1#
Max scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Max is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knox has hold of Max's hands but Max slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Max sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Knox! Oh, Knox is in big trouble! Max lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blaze Max!
Blaze Max spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: MLC 3 Coors vs Harris     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Max is just out of range.
Max definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Max drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Max just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Max throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Max throws an elbow but misses.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Max throws an elbow but misses.
Knox avoiding damage as Max throws knees to the body.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Max lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Max.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Max.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Max throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max.
Max looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Max throws an elbow that misses.
Max tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Max throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Max.
Max misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Max just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Max pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Max throws an elbow but it misses.
Max throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Max.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Max gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Max 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Max is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knox is continuing to stall.
Max loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Max is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Max scoring with some ground and pound.
Max keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Max connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Max lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Max 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.
Max throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Max is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Max is one step ahead there.
Knox keeps trying to improve his position.
Max postures up and lands a big shot to Knox's brow.
Max landing with the ground and pound.
Knox trying to control the position here.
Max throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Max is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Max lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Max postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Knox's head off the mat! Knox is out! He's out! Max jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blaze Max!
After the big win, Blaze Max made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: MLC 1 Dawn Of A New Empire     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
Knox misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald blocking some punches. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch. #T1#
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
Knox connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald. #T3#
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Knox looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
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 swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A short left from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald. #T4#
Knox works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
McDonald is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Jab by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T1#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
McDonald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox staying out of range there.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDonald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knox back to the cage. McDonald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Knox tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald. #BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. #T4#
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox moves away from the strike by McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Knox lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeta Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox letting McDonald take a breather here.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as McDonald tries to tie him up.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as McDonald tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zeta Knox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zeta Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nice cross by Knox.
McDonald misses the jab.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Knox misses with a body shot.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
McDonald sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.#T2#
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips a straight right by McDonald.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox moves away from the strike by McDonald. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
Knox slips under a jab from McDonald.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald jabs at Knox's body.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald had his way with Zeta Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeta 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses the jab.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but McDonald pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
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.#T1#
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Zeta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald blocking some punches.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Knox looking to stall.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut. #T3#
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
McDonald tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox slips a jab from McDonald.#T4#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Jim Bob McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
Knox moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox wants to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch position.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bob McDonald!

Jim Bob McDonald retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jim Bob McDonald 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: MLC:Prize Fighter Season 1 e4     
Date:   Mar 04, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox works on Francois's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francois is breathing heavily.
Knox pushes Francois back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox is working Francois over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Francoiss head.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox throws a big uppercut that drops Francois! More strikes from Knox and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Francois lies dazed against the cage as Knox celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Knox stalling.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #BC#
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Knox.
Knox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murray up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox taking a breather. #T1#
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Murray wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks. #T3#
Murray misses with a double jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox thuds his right hand into Murray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox stuns Murray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray misses with a combination #CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Knox.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Murray is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Knox pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knox lands a jab.
Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray misses with the combination.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Murray's head back.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Murray swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Murray tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight 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 lands a shot to the body.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
A short uppercut from Knox.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeta Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox is working Murray over against the cage.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #T4#
Knox gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
A short left from Knox.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Knox gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeta 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#
Knox clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Murray pushes him away.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox stuns Murray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox lands a jab.#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Knox works on Murray's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murray as Knox tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A short right from Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Knox.
Murray blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands with a left 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!
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Knox. #T2#
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Murray's ribcage. Murray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
A short left from Knox.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Knox has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Zeta Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Murray prevents a body shot from Knox.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Knox prevents Murray from breaking the clinch.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
A short right from Knox.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Murray can't break the clinch.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murray working hard to break the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Murray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murray tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Douglas Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30

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

Zeta Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

 
 
 
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