Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: H22
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.#KD#
Tua staggers Knox with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Knox looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Tua 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 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua retains his light heavyweight title!
Beta Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Knox clinches.
We've been informed that Ponor 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.
A short left from Ponor.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Ponor.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ponor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ponor lands with a light punch inside.
Ponor lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ponor as Knox tries to tie him up.
Ponor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ponor.
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 hand lands to the body for Ponor.
Knox lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Ponor.
Ponor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ponor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Knox lands a body punch.
Ponor works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ponor breaks the clinch.
Ponor scores with a hook.
Ponor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts. #KD#
Ponor walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Knox rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Ponor has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Ponor 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!
Ponor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Ponor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponor defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Ponor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Ponor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ponor walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ponor is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
A very excited looking Riley 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: H10
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Tua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tua, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Knox lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Beta Tua has been cut.
Knox throws a hook but Tua avoids it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tua counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a left to the body.
Knox slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Tua throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua.
Tua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Tua throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tua.
Tua avoids the head kick by Knox.
Tua lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it. #T2#
Tua jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox looks winded!
Tua misses with a wild combination.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tua connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Tua throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Knox is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Beta Tua 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: H5
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Congo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox wants to clinch
and Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo scores with a nice strike.
Congo misses with a low kick.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Congo.
Congo misses with a kick to the body.
Knox throws out a counter right but Congo avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Congo misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Congo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Congo walks straight into a big right, left combination from Knox and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Knox as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Farquharson lands an overhand right.
A left lands for Farquharson.#CL#
Farquharson gets tackled into the ropes by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Farquharson tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Farquharson back against the ropes.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farquharsons head. #CUT#It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Farquharson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farquharson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farquharson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farquharson misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Farquharson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Farquharson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farquharson looks winded!
A short right from Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Farquharson's head.
Knox creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Farquharson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Farquharson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Knox takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley 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.

Event: AKF: Reboot
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Congo avoids the head kick by Knox.
A countering left hand to the body from Congo misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Congo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Congo will feel that in the morning.
Knox misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Knox has Congo up against the ropes in a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox jabs at Congo's body.
Knox tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Congo thinks about the counter body kick.#KD#
Congo walks into a big right hand from Knox and goes down! The referee sends Knox to a neutral corner as Congo gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with an uppercut. Congo saw that one coming.#CL#
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Knox.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Roberto Congo's cut even more.#BC2#
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Congo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo'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#
Congo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Congo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Congo counters with a nice body kick.
Congo misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Congo.
Congo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Congo circles away.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Congo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Congo scores with a kick to the body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Congo counters with a solid body kick.
Riley Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Knox.#T2#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Congo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox misses with a hook
and Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Congo. Knox shrugs it off though.
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 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Congo.
Congo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox backing away here, and Congo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Congo 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Congo.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Congo can do to turn this around?
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox prevents Congo from breaking the clinch.
Congo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Congo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Congo breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a series of punches but Congo moves out of range.
Congo misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Congo manages to avoid it.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo is stalling here.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Congo trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Congo working aggressively here.
Knox wants to stall. #BC2#
Congo manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Congo's head but Congo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Congo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2##CL#
Congo tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Congo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Congo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Knox tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox has Congo pressed against the ropes, preventing Congo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Congo breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Congo throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Congo digs a good hook to Knox's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Knox is looking to clinch but Congo is avoiding it.
Congo cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
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?
A shot to the liver by Congo. Beautiful body shot.
Knox is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Congo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Congo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roberto Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Congo is out of range.
Congo closes the distance and catches Knox with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Knox is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Knox is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Knox is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Congo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo! Roberto Congo retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Roberto Congo 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: AKF 85
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Lad throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Lad scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at Lad's ribcage but misses.
Lad cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Lad misses the shot to the body.
Lad lands with a shot to the body.
Lad sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox takes a swing at Lad's ribcage but misses.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD2#
Lad closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Knox crashing to the mat! Knox uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Lad 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 has been an exciting period of action!
Lad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Lad plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Knox swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Knox face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Young Lad!
Young Lad is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: AKF .
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Tua moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Knox rushes Tua and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocking some punches.
Tua stalling in the clinch but Knox improves position.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua.
Tua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Tua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tua wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox letting Tua take a breather here.
Tua blocking some punches.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua's elbow.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tua as Knox tries to tie him up.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Tua up against the ropes.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox wants to stall.
Knox misses with some punches.
Tua lands an uppercut.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Riley Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley 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 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Tua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Beta Tua has been cut.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tua cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Tua.
Tua dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beta Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Knox slips under a jab from Tua.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Tua and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Tua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the ropes.
Tua looking to stall.
Tua pushes Knox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beta Tua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
Tua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Tua stalling against the ropes.
Tua lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Knox counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Tua goes down! Will Tua beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Tua swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the 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.#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tua. That's going to slow Knox down.
Tua misses with a looping left.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Tua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua.
Knox pushes Tua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Tua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox lands a left hand. #T1#
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Tua.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Tua tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.
Tua blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tua missing with knees to the body.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Tua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua's elbow.
Tua 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 Tua can turn it around.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knox looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
Tua tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Tua trying to land knees to the body.
Tua managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Tua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Tua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
Tua throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tua. #CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua.
Tua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Tua is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox pushes Tua back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Knox pushes Tua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #ROC#Tua is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Tua's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox cracks Tua with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Tua goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Tua wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Riley 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.

Event: AKF 82
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Knox has Benedetti up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox presses Benedetti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Benedetti's head.
Knox cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Benedetti looks winded!
Good body shot from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #T1#
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benedetti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox presses Benedetti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benedetti's elbow.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Knox presses Benedetti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Benedetti is rocked!
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Benedetti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Benedetti 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.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox trying to stall but Benedetti improves his position.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox pushes Benedetti back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox keeps control of Benedetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Benedetti's ribcage. Benedetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Benedetti onto his butt! Benedetti pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Benedetti improves position.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti is breathing heavily.
Knox gets through Benedetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox stalling in the clinch but Benedetti improves position.
Knox lands a left hand.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Knox creates a bit of space and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Benedetti is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Benedetti walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Knox! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Riley 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.
Claudio Benedetti was interviewed post fight and said '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lad clinches up against the ropes.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox pushes Lad back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lad 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 nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lad tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lad backwards.
Lad lands a right hand.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lad backwards.
Lad swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lad as the two fighters clinch.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Knox.
Lad throws a head punch that misses.
Lad throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.#T1#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Lad's head. #ROC2#Lad is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Oh Lad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Lad crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Lad face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Knox takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Riley Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AKF 77
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Knox staggers Waldron with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Waldron looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Waldron is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Knox scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Waldron beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#CUT2#Johnny Waldron's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waldron throws a big shot that misses.
Waldron is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Waldron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox avoiding damage as Waldron throws knees to the body.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Waldron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waldron trying to land knees to the body.
Waldron pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#Johnny Waldron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Waldron wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #T1#
Knox presses Waldron against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Waldron is breathing heavily.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldron.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox is trying to stall.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.#CUT2#Jeez, Johnny Waldron's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Waldron backwards.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Riley Knox!
Our winner, Riley 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: AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox misses with a hook.
Ringnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Ringnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Knox tries to get set, Ringnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
Ringnes swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ringnes in his tracks.
Ringnes with the inside leg kick.
Ringnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ringnes defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Ringnes just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox tries a body shot but Ringnes blocks it.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ringnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ringnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ringnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#T1#
Ringnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Ringnes cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ringnes throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Ringnes both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Ringnes slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Ringnes catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
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 sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Ringnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringnes .
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ringnes moves out of range as Knox strikes.#KD#
Ringnes lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Ringnes takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Ringnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ringnes throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Ringnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ringnes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ringnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ringnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ringnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ringnes can't break the clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ringnes or not. #BC#
Ringnes manages to break the clinch.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Ringnes moved out of range.
Ringnes misses with an uppercut.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ringnes slips the punch.
Ringnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Ringnes 's head back.
Ringnes lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ringnes misses with the combination.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Ringnes tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ringnes is keeping busy.
Ringnes working aggressively here.
Ringnes has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Ringnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ringnes is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ringnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards. #T1#
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ringnes is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ringnes 's efforts to push away.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ringnes s head.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands a knee to the head.
Ringnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox pushes Ringnes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #ROC2#Ringnes 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 lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Oh Ringnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ringnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ringnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knox tries to stall but Ringnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox has Ringnes pressed against the ropes, preventing Ringnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knox leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox pushes Ringnes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ringnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ringnes right on the button. Ringnes goes down! Knox follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Knox gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Knox!
Our winner, Riley 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: AFK-
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Dvalishvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dvalishvili up against the ropes.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dvalishvili is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili 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 Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili trying to control the position but instead, Knox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dvalishvili into the ropes.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dvalishvili avoids it.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a head kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Knox takes a swing at Dvalishvili's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Dvalishvili steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Knox.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili'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#
Dvalishvili displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Dvalishvili counters by moving into the clinch.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Dvalishvili tries to tie him up.
Knox tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Knox blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Knox misses with the head strike. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox tries a body shot but Dvalishvili blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox lands a left hand. #T2#
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace here.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Knox misses.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dvalishvili takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox tests Dvalishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Dvalishvili is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Dvalishvili controls the action.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dvalishvili controls his hands.
Dvalishvili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dvalishvili lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dvalishvili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Dvalishvili circles away.
Knox sets himself, and Dvalishvili steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dvalishvili can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Dvalishvili counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dvalishvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox misses with some punches. #BC2#
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AFK 74
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Dimitrov.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Dimitrov pushes Knox up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimitrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Dimitrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Dimitrov against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimitrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimitrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Dimitrov looks winded!#BC2#
Dimitrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Dimitrov misses
and Knox counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Dimitrov 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 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley 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.

Event: AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Knox avoids the body shot from Lad.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lad looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox tries to clinch but Lad moves out of range.
Lad takes one to the chin there.
Knox throws a series of punches but Lad moves out of range.
Lad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lad scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Lad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox swings for the body but Lad moves out of range.
Knox takes a swing at Lad's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips under a jab from Lad.
Lad is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Knox. #KD#
Lad clips Knox with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Knox a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Lad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lad just misses with a punch to the body.
Lad misses with a body shot.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Lad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lad lands a nice looking body shot.
Lad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lad.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lad checks it well.
Lad cracks Knox with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Knox is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Knox is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Knox could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Young Lad!

Event: AKF 70 | Worst Card In History
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
PF misses with a kick to the body.
PF connects with a single shot there.
PF scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox jabs at PF's body.
PF fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but PF manages to avoid it.
Knox clobbers PF with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and PF counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PF needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
PF 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.
PF uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up but PF circles away and keeps his distance.
PF throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PF attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
PF fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Knox sizes up PF with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Beta PF has been cut.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down PF.
PF looks winded!
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but PF gets an underhook and turns Knox into the ropes.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from PF, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by PF. #BC2#
PF's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Knox gets in close and instigates a 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 with a left to the head.
PF is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as PF controls the action. #BC2#
PF breaks the clinch. #T2#
Knox throws a leg kick which misses PF's front leg but catches the back leg as PF tries to avoid it.
Knox tries to clinch but PF is having none of it.
PF appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. PF won't want to take too many of those.
PF looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
PF is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from PF.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from PF.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
PF misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
PF wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PF takes a shot to the head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with PF's elbow.
PF blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beta PF's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
PF tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knox pushes PF back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox tries to work over PF's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
PF misses with a knee strike.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox tries a body shot but PF blocks it.
PF throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of PF backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as PF controls the action.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from PF.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PF can do to turn this around?
PF tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of PF backwards.
PF blocks a body shot from Knox. #T1#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by PF.
Knox tries to work over PF's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
PF looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
PF is breathing heavily.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but PF is keeping busy.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
PF prevents a body shot from Knox.
PF is struggling to control the position.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for PF.
A hook to the body from Knox. #T2#
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox stalling the fight.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
PF scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
PF pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of PF backwards.
Knox digs a right hand underneath PF's ribcage. PF let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox working PF over with knees to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has PF in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
PF managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox digs a right hand into PF's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on PF's gas tank.
Knox tries to stall but PF uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox tries a body shot but PF blocks it.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PF on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beta PF's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##CL#
Knox forces PF back against the ropes and clinches.
Beta PF has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
PF blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
PF using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PF throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
PF tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to work over PF's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
PF takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has PF in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Knox. #ROC#PF is rocked!
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
PF is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#T1#
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox is leaning against PF and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks PF with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! PF looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. PF get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Beukeboom stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox moves out of range as Beukeboom strikes.
A jab from Beukeboom misses. #CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Beukeboom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with some punches.
Beukeboom managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beukeboom blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beukeboom 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.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Beukeboom avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Beukeboom digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beukeboom.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox pushes Beukeboom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Beukeboom lands a body punch.
Beukeboom scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Knox tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox is trying to stall.
Beukeboom avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox tries to work over Beukeboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Beukeboom blocks it.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beukeboom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beukeboom avoids it.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Beukeboom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Beukeboom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom staying out of range there.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Beukeboom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
That's time! Beukeboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox connects with a body shot.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beukeboom's sensitive parts. #KD#
Beukeboom clips Knox with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Knox a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beukeboom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox glances at the clock... BAM! Beukeboom nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Knox crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Knox is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!
Bill Beukeboom retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: AKF 63 | Beukeboom vs. Ponor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Bizihwaeile tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Bizihwaeile throws a body kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Bizihwaeile scores with a four punch combination!
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.#KD#
Knox scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Bizihwaeile to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Knox away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Bizihwaeile got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Knox is predictable there
and Bizihwaeile counters with a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Bizihwaeile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bizihwaeile catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaeile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Bizihwaeile scores with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizihwaeile swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Bizihwaeile catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox takes a swing at Bizihwaeile's ribcage but misses.
Knox scores with a nice body kick.
Bizihwaeile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nice jab there from Bizihwaeile.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaeile scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile. #CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaeile.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaeile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Bizihwaeile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bizihwaeile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws a leg kick but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bizihwaeile 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox takes one on the button.
Bizihwaeile misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaeile counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fred Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox lands a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow over the top.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Knox.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox presses Bizihwaeile against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Knox lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Knox.
Bizihwaeile is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox moves out of range as Bizihwaeile throws a body kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Knox forces Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bizihwaeile. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head. #T1#
Bizihwaeile is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile stalling against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Bizihwaeile off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Knox is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Fred Bizihwaeile had this to say: '9/10 your still a bum'.

Event: AKF 62 | Obama vs. Quick
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Redfist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Redfist ducks down to avoid it.
Redfist takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Knox tries to clinch but Redfist moves out of range.
We've been informed that Redfist 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.
Redfist throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Redfist blocks a head kick by Knox.
Redfist misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redfist thinking.
Redfist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Redfist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to clinch there but Redfist circles away.
A good leg kick by Knox.
Knox walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Redfist.
Redfist misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Redfist avoids the punch easily.
Knox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Redfist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Knox lands a body shot.
Redfist scores with a leg kick.
Redfist lands a two punch combo.
Knox slips a straight right by Redfist.
Redfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Redfist checks a leg kick.
Redfist with a jab.
Redfist with a nice calf kick.
Redfist lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Redfist does it's job there.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redfist was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick lands from Redfist.
Redfist takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Redfist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redfist. That's going to slow Knox down.
Redfist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redfist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redfist.
A telegraphed right hand from Redfist misses the target. #CL#
Knox forces Redfist back against the ropes and clinches.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Redfist's ribcage. Redfist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redfist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Redfist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sortek Redfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Knox rushes Redfist and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
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.
Redfist has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Redfist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redfist looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfist avoids the damage to the body.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfists head.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Redfist 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!
A knee to the head by Knox.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Redfist's ribcage. Redfist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redfist is breathing heavily.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redfist. #T1#
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Knox.
Redfist takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Knox pushes Redfist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Knox.
Redfist misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Redfist's head.
A short left from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Redfist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox gets through Redfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Redfist blocks it.
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox digs a right hand into Redfist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redfist's gas tank.
Redfist avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A body shot lands from Redfist.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Redfist's head.
Redfist pushes Knox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfist can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfist's elbow.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox is leaning against Redfist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Redfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redfist.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Redfist.
Redfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Redfist ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Redfist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Redfist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Redfist's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redfist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Redfist looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Redfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Redfist's shoulder, as Redfist tries to avoid the shot.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redfist.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Redfist avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Redfist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knox works on Redfist's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #T2#
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redfist.
A body shot lands from Knox.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Redfist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the ropes.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox digs a right hand into Redfist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redfist's gas tank.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#Redfist is rocked!
Knox lands a body shot.
Redfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox digs a right hand underneath Redfist's ribcage. Redfist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Redfist crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Redfist face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Knox takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley 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.
Sortek Redfist spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you learn. 148'.

Event: AKF FN | Knox vs. Spiteri
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Spiteri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Spiteri with a nice calf kick.
Spiteri lands a body shot.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spiteri.
Spiteri stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiteri.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spiteri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spiteri connects with an inside leg kick.
Spiteri lands with a nice body punch.
Spiteri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Spiteri pushes him off.
Spiteri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A left lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spiteri throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Spiteri throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Knox.
Spiteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Spiteri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Spiteri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spiteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spiteri misses with a right hand #KD#
and Knox counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Spiteri to the mat, face first! Knox goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Spiteri is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC#Spiteri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri misses with a double jab.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Spiteri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Spiteri thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Spiteri walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley 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.

Event: AKF FN | Benedetti vs. Knox
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Knox throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Knox slips a jab from Benedetti.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knox. That's going to slow Benedetti down. #KD2#
Knox connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Benedetti onto his butt! Benedetti bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Knox cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Knox cracks Benedetti with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Benedetti get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Benedetti looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!
Benedetti throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox tries to clinch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1##KD2#
Knox cracks Benedetti with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Benedetti get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Benedetti looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Knox scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Benedetti to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Knox away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Benedetti got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.#T2#
Knox scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benedetti duly obliges.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Benedetti ducks into a a hook from Knox and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#T1##KD2#
Knox scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Benedetti beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Riley Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Benedetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Knox blocks a jab.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Benedetti throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Benedetti was not able to check. #KD2#
Benedetti walks into a big right hand from Knox and goes down! The referee sends Knox to a neutral corner as Benedetti gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT2#It looks like Claudio Benedetti has been cut.#CL2#
Knox rushes Benedetti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox is controlling Benedetti's neck. Knox unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Benedetti goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Redfist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redfist lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Redfist throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfist slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Knox blocks a jab.
Redfist digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox moves out of range as Redfist strikes.
Nice shot lands for Redfist.
Knox throws a head kick but Redfist moves out of range.
It seemed like Redfist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redfist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Redfist moved away.
Redfist throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redfist lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Redfist misses.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Redfist throws a counter combo.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redfist looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Redfist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Redfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Redfist 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.
Redfist scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Good shot there by Redfist.
A good leg kick by Redfist. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redfist connects with a body shot.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redfist 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.
The crowd cheers as Redfist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Redfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes one on the button.
Redfist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox backing away here, and Redfist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist misses with a straight left.
Redfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
As Redfist backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redfist catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sortek Redfist dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox drops his guard momentarily, allowing Redfist to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Knox! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Redfist takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
Sortek Redfist 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: AKF 42 | Diego vs. Benedetti
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Juttu should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Juttu tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox tries to clinch there but Juttu circles away.
Juttu fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Juttu throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Juttu clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Juttu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knox takes a step back to recover.
Knox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Juttu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Juttu scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Knox beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juttu throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ruma Juttu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruma Juttu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Proud FC 19 - Seppuku
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Tatum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tatum.
Tatum connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Tatum and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the ropes.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Tatum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Knox. #T1#
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body shot.
Tatum taking a breather.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tatum avoids it.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Tatum.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head. #T2#
Knox blocks a body shot from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tatum blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Knox.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum cracks Knox with a nice body shot.#T3#
Knox digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tatum seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Tatum misses with the head strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Knox.
Tatum is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tatum has his back to the ropes.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Tatum trying to stall but Knox improves his position. #T4#
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tatum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox pushes Tatum back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tatum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Tatum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking. #KD2#
Knox cracks Tatum with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tatum is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tatum is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Tatum is rocked!#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knox landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Knox has the Thai clinch. Knox obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Tatum's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
Oh Tatum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jayson Tatum's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Knox has Tatum up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox connects with a knee right up the middle! Tatum tumbles to the floor and Knox stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Riley Knox! Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Riley Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Proud FC 16
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Tatum throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Knox counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Tatum onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#CUT#It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Tatum is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knox tries to move into range but Tatum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tatum throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Jayson Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tatum misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tatum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatum throws a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Tatum tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Tatum connects with the punch.
Tatum swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.#T2#
Knox slips a jab from Tatum.
That kick from Tatum tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tatum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Tatum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tatum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Tatum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tatum.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and as Tatum loses concentration momentarily, Knox counters with a picture perfect head kick! Tatum goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Riley 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: Proud FC 12 - Last Samurai
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Kuang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ao Kuang has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Kuang
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuang throws a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuang throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Kuang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Knox scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Kuang to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Knox away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Kuang got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
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 closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kuang loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Kuang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuang. Kuang obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Kuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuang throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice jab there from Kuang.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A left lands for Knox.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Kuang counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuang is looking to land body kicks.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Kuang and move into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuang misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Kuang.
Kuang is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks. #T3#
Kuang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuang throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuang counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox cracks Kuang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Kuang counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuang takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Kuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuang scores with a punch to the head.
Kuang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuang.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuang slips a straight right by Knox.
Kuang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
That kick from Knox tenderised Kuang's leg. Kuang is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Riley Knox should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Ao Kuang'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#
Kuang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuang thinking.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuang counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Ao Kuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuang thumps Knox with a low kick.
Kuang scores with a jab to the head.
Kuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ao Kuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuang throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuang looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Knox cracks Kuang with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kuang is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Kuang is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuang throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.#T1#
Kuang gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC2#Kuang is rocked!
BAM! Knox delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kuang like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Proud FC 8 - Bushido
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Knox lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spiteri thinking.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spiteri onto his butt! Spiteri pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Carlotos Spiteri has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Spiteri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spiteri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spiteri feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down. #T1#
Spiteri swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch but Spiteri moves away
and Spiteri counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox moves away from the strike by Spiteri.
Spiteri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spiteri punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Spiteri misses #KD2#
and Knox counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Spiteri goes down! Knox rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Spiteri is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Spiteri is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Knox engages and cracks Spiteri with a massive lead left hook - Spiteri tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Knox is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox! Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Riley 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: Proud FC 6- DYNAMITE
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Knox connects with a body shot.
Killstone swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killstone. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox moves away from the strike by Killstone.
Killstone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killstone scores with a hook.
Butch Killstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstone misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Killstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Killstone misses its intended target.
Knox feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Killstone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Killstone jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Killstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Killstone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox connects with a right hand. Killstone shakes it off.
Killstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Killstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox punishes Killstone's body with a nice straight punch.
Killstone misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Killstone.
Killstone takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Killstone takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Killstone lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killstone misses the shot to the body.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Killstone manages to avoid it.
Killstone throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Killstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killstone swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and whilst Killstone still has his hands down, Knox counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Killstone crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Killstone be able to survive another onslaught?
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Killstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killstone looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox throws a series of punches but Killstone moves out of range.
Killstone staying out of range there.#CL2#
Killstone moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Killstone misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Killstone. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killstone.
Killstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Killstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Knox has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Killstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Killstone fails to land.
Killstone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killstone lands a left hand.
Killstone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Killstone avoids the damage to the body.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Killstone on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killstone.
Killstone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Killstone misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Killstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Killstone misses with a punch to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killstone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Killstone lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Good body shot from Killstone.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killstone misses with some punches.
Knox looking to throw knees to the head but Killstone is blocking nicely.
Killstone tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Killstone back against the ropes.
Knox working Killstone over with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Killstone blocks with his arms.
Killstone tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Killstone.
Killstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox should take that round, based on the knockdown.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox slips under a jab from Killstone.
Knox feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killstone.
Killstone throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox throws a head kick but Killstone moves out of range.
Killstone throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Killstone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killstone.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killstone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Killstone misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killstone backwards.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Killstone misses with some punches.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Killstone blocks it.
Killstone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killstone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Killstone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Killstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killstone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killstone working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Killstone.
Killstone scores with a nice hook to the head.#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!
Killstone breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Knox with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Knox looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Knox get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Butch Killstone!
Butch Killstone is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Butch Killstone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Proud FC 3- Dynasty
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeudy.
Jeudy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Jeudy looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Jeudy looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeudy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeudy misses the jab.
Jeudy 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 nice leg kick lands there from Jeudy.
Knox throws a body punch but Jeudy moves out of range.
Jeudy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jeudy looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jeudy.
Jeudy connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeudy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Jeudy has been cut.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox throws a body punch but Jeudy moves out of range.
Jeudy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeudy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeudy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Jeudy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeudy throws a body kick that misses.
Jeudy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Jeudy finds it's target.
Jeudy missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeudy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Jeudy's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeudy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeudy misses the target.
Knox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeudy is out of range and Knox settles back down.
Jeudy throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jeudy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeudy.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeudy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Jeudy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeudy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeudy scores with a jab.
Jeudy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeudy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeudy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jeudy. Those never looked like landing.
Jeudy swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Patrick Jeudy's cut is getting worse.
Jeudy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Jeudy motions for Knox to come forward. Jeudy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Jeudy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Jeudy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jeudy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeudy just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jeudy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.#T3#
Jeudy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patrick Jeudy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeudy throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeudy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeudy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Jeudy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeudy avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Knox.
Knox looking to throw knees to the head but Jeudy is blocking nicely.
Knox working Jeudy over with knees to the body.
Jeudy is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jeudy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox gets through Jeudy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jeudy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Knox presses Jeudy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jeudy's face.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jeudy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Patrick Jeudy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
Jeudy throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy misses with a body punch.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Jeudy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jeudy misses with a few strikes there.
Jeudy scores with a hook.
Jeudy feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Jeudy misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Jeudy.
Jeudy misses with a low kick.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jeudy cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jeudy.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch there but Jeudy circles away.
Knox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patrick Jeudy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeudy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
A big right from Jeudy misses.
Nice straight punches there by Jeudy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jeudy.#T1#
Jeudy throws a big shot that misses.
Knox steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Jeudy connects with a single shot there.
Jeudy blocks a head kick by Knox.
Nice body punch from Jeudy.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox throws a leg kick but Jeudy checks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jeudy!
Jeudy connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jeudy finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Jeudy scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Knox moves into the 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!
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeudy avoids the damage to the body.
Jeudy blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Jeudy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeudy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeudy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeudy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeudy misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jeudy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Knox throws out a counter right but Jeudy avoids it with no problem.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jeudy, as that shot connected.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeudy cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Jeudy connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a thumping low kick.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Jeudy lands a slapping body shot.
Jeudy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jeudy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox moves out of range as Jeudy strikes.
Jeudy throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Jeudy slips a straight right by Knox.
Jeudy misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jeudy scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jeudy lands with a right hand.
Jeudy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeudy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Jeudy keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeudy misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Jeudy - just one landing. #T4#
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeudy throws a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jeudy. Knox shrugs it off though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jeudy - the referee stops the clock and Knox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jeudy. Knox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A left lands for Jeudy.
Jeudy lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the ropes and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Jeudy throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to work over Jeudy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeudy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jeudy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeudy wants to break free but Knox has control.
Jeudy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeudy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Jeudy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Jeudy'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.#R3#
Jeudy misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jeudy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jeudy misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Jeudy gets an underhook and turns Knox into the ropes.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox lands a body shot.
Jeudy wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Jeudy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox pushes Jeudy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeudy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeudy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeudys head.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Jeudy controls the action.
Jeudy misses with some punches.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeudy blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeudy working aggressively here.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jeudy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jeudy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jeudy backwards. #T2#
Jeudy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jeudy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Jeudy is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeudy.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeudys head.
Oh Jeudy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Patrick Jeudy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jeudy can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Jeudy seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox prevents a body shot from Jeudy.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jeudy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jeudy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeudy lands a nice uppercut.
Jeudy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Jeudy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Jeudy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jeudy breaks from the clinch.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Jeudy.
Jeudy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jeudy cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeudy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jeudy can pounce on him. #T4#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Jeudy's head but Jeudy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Jeudy.
Knox slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Jeudy coming out on top.
Jeudy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeudy looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Jeudy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Jeudy throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeudy throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Riley 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: SYN K1 8/20
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1#
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Redfist ducks down to avoid it.
Redfist moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfist moves away.
Knox moves forwards but Redfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Redfist as he connects with a hook.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redfist throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redfist avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Redfist.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Redfist counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfist avoids the head kick by Knox.
Redfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redfist. #T1#
Knox moves out of range as Redfist strikes.
Redfist dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Redfist scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redfist.
Redfist throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Redfist misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Redfist defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Redfist throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Redfist misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Redfist 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 slips a straight right by Redfist.
Knox misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Redfist throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Redfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Redfist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfist. #CL#
Redfist gets tackled into the ropes by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Redfist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redfist blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Redfist won't want to take too many of those.
Redfist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox with a knee to the head. #T3#
Redfist avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Redfist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redfist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Redfist blocks it.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redfist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redfist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redfist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox gets through Redfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfist managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Redfist improves position.
Redfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Redfist lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Redfist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Redfist misses with the head strike.
Redfist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Redfist has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Redfist improves position.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redfist misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox tries to move into range but Redfist moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist'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#
Redfist lands with a slapping head kick.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Redfist moved out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfist.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redfist with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Redfist.
Knox blocks a head kick by Redfist.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redfist throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redfist misses with a body shot #KD#
and Knox counters with a straight right that drops Redfist on his ass! Redfist jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redfist misses with a body shot.
Redfist cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfist.
Redfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Redfist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox tries to clinch but Redfist is having none of it.
Redfist misses with a wild body shot.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Redfist should have avoided that one.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redfist is out of range.
Redfist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Redfist with the inside leg kick.
Knox avoids the body shot from Redfist.
Redfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redfist ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Redfist lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Redfist finds it's target.#T2##CL#
Knox clinches.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Redfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redfist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redfist misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Redfist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Redfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sortek Redfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Redfist takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Redfist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redfist misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a solid body kick.
Redfist throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redfist is breathing heavily.
Redfist throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox thinks about countering with a head kick.
Redfist ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#CL#
Knox rushes Redfist and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redfist blocks it with crossed arms.
Redfist takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redfist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Redfist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Redfist looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfist's elbow.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Redfist won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox working Redfist over with knees to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Redfist circles away.
Redfist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Redfist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redfist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Redfist circles away.
Redfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Redfist throws a good cross that connects.
Redfist lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Redfist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Redfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox throws a hook but Redfist avoids it easily.
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from Redfist misses.
Redfist digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redfist throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox wants to clinch up but Redfist keeps it at a distance.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redfist.
Knox misses with a hook. Redfist ducked under it nicely.
Redfist scores with a jab to the head.
Redfist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox is looking to chop away at Redfist's legs.
Redfist misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Redfist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Redfist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redfist throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Redfist is rocked!
Knox checks the leg kick.
Redfist is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfist seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Redfist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox is controlling Redfist's neck. Knox unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Redfist goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Riley Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Sortek Redfist had this to say: 'You win or you learn. 148'.

Event: SYN K-1 7/30
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redfist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redfist to score with a decent uppercut.
Redfist misses with the body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Donk. Redfist catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Redfist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redfist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox checks a low kick from Redfist.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redfist just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Redfist.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redfist.
Redfist's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Redfist.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Redfist moved out of range.
Crunch! Redfist slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Redfist throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox pushes Redfist back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redfist avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfist managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redfist avoids it.#T2#
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Redfist fails to land.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Redfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox takes a swing at Redfist's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Redfist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox jabs Redfist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redfist thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Redfist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redfist.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Redfist misses with a body shot. #T3#
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redfist.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
Redfist misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab by Redfist.
Redfist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Redfist misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfist.
Knox lands a head shot.
Redfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy body kick from Redfist
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a looping left.
Redfist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Redfist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redfist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Redfist throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Knox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Redfist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Redfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Redfist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redfist looks winded!
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Redfist counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redfist, as that shot connected.
Redfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Redfist misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Redfist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Redfist scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Knox gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redfist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redfist landing knees to the body.
Redfist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Redfist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redfist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.#T1#
Redfist connects with a body shot.
Redfist connects with a solid leg kick.
Redfist throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Redfist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfist looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Redfist scores with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redfist.
Knox misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfist. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfist.#T2#
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redfist throws out the jab.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Redfist moved out of range nicely.
Redfist swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Redfist throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Knox looks low and kicks high, catching Redfist right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redfist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
A jab lands there for Redfist.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Sortek Redfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Redfist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Redfist pushes him off.
Redfist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Redfist scores with a nice head shot.
Redfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Redfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfist. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfist lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Redfist.
Redfist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Redfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfist lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redfist.
Knox slips under a jab.
Redfist swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Redfist throws a shot to the body.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redfist scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Redfist connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox throws a series of punches but Redfist avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redfist lands a jab to the head.
Redfist with a jab.
Redfist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redfist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Redfist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Redfist misses.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redfist lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redfist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redfist scrambles back to his feet.
Redfist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redfist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redfist pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Redfist settles back down.
Redfist lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.#T1#
Redfist with a hook.
Redfist throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Redfist lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redfist throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redfist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox slips a straight right by Redfist.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox connects with a quick right hand that sends Redfist tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Riley Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sortek Redfist had this to say: 'You win or you learn.'.

Event: SYN K1 07-23
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Spiteri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiteri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spiteri fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Spiteri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spiteri 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.
Spiteri taking a breather.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Spiteri controls his hands.
Knox is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Spiteri.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Spiteri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spiteri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Spiteri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Spiteri improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spiteri.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox trying to stall but Spiteri improves his position.
Spiteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiteri pushes Knox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spiteri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Spiteri blocks with his arms.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Spiteri misses with a knee strike.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Spiteri lands a nice elbow.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action. #T3#
Knox missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spiteri throws an elbow but misses.
Spiteri scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri lands with a light punch inside.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spiteri blocks it with crossed arms.
Spiteri lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Spiteri is breathing heavily.
Knox tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action. #T4#
Spiteri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Spiteri.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Spiteri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Spiteri's ribcage. Spiteri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spiteri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Spiteri won't want to take too many of those.
Knox pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Spiteri's ribcage.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
That's time! Spiteri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spiteri drops his guard momentarily, allowing Knox to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Spiteri! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Knox takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox is the new light heavyweight champion!
Riley Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN K-1 07/16
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1#
Redfist lands a nice looking body kick.
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?
Redfist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Redfist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
Redfist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redfist connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redfist! #CL2#
Knox gets in close and 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!
Redfist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Redfist blocks it.
Redfist 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.#T1#
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Redfist. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Redfist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Redfist lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Redfist is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Redfist misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike.
Redfist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist working hard to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Redfist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head. #BC#
Redfist breaks the clinch.
Redfist throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Redfist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redfist! #KD2#
Knox lands a head kick that bluckles Redfist and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Knox no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Redfist.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redfist to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Knox.
Redfist lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand. #T3#
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox slips a straight right by Redfist.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redfist throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redfist 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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfist misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redfist.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Redfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Redfist misses the target.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redfist momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redfist scores with a jab.
Redfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Redfist throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redfist thinking.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Redfist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Redfist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Redfist misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Riley Knox should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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#
Redfist with a nice calf kick.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Redfist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Knox clinches.
Redfist throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC#
Redfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Redfist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Redfist misses the target.
Redfist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redfist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Redfist lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Redfist.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Knox glances at the clock... BAM! Redfist nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Knox crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Knox is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
An out of breath Sortek Redfist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: S. Y. N.
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Akumba's head but Akumba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Akumba drives through and clinches with Knox against the ropes.
Akumba blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akumba is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Akumba won't want to take too many of those.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akumba avoids it.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Akumba struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Akumba lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Knox.
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.#T1#
Akumba lands a body punch. #BC2#
Akumba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Akumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Akumba 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.
Akumba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akumba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox throws a hook but Akumba blocks it.
Akumba tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Akumba moves away from the strike by Knox.
Akumba moves away from the strike by Knox.
Akumba unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Akumba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Akumba against the ropes. #T2#
Akumba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Akumba digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Akumba can't break the clinch.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Akumba breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
Akumba shapes to counter with a head kick.
Akumba drops his guard momentarily, allowing Knox to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Akumba! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Knox takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN K-1 å ä¸€
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Juttu's head but Juttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox wants to clinch
and Juttu counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Juttu misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox is looking to clinch but Juttu is avoiding it.
Juttu connects with a leg kick.
Knox moves out of range as Juttu strikes.
Juttu feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juttu. Knox shrugs it off though.
Juttu keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Knox connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juttu.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Juttu.#CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch. #BC#
Juttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox jabs Juttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Juttu misses with a straight right.
Juttu connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Knox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juttu - the referee stops the clock and Knox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juttu. Knox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Juttu lands a front kick.
Knox looks winded!
Juttu connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu thumps Knox with a low kick.
Juttu cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Juttu, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Juttu with the inside leg kick.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juttu finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
You can see that Knox has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Juttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox misses with an uppercut
letting Juttu counter with a right hand.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Juttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juttu throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Juttu scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Knox to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Juttu in a clinch.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Juttu cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
Juttu breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Knox with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Knox looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Knox get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ruma Juttu!

Event: SYN K-1 å…«
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1#
Redfist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redfist.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redfist!
Redfist throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the ropes.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Redfist is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redfist.
That kick from Redfist tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist takes one to the side of the head.
Redfist slips a jab from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Redfist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redfist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Redfist slips a jab from Knox.
Redfist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfist.
Knox moves to clinch but Redfist breaks away
and Redfist counters with a one-two to the body.
Redfist scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redfist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Redfist misses with a looping left.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Redfist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redfist. That's going to slow Knox down.
Redfist slips a straight right by Knox.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Redfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
A big right from Redfist misses.
Redfist throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Redfist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Redfist with an uppercut!
Redfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redfist throws a head kick that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redfist lands a two punch combo.
Redfist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Redfist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redfist lands with a right hand. #KD#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Redfist onto his butt! Redfist pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Redfist is rocked!#T3#
Redfist scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Redfist misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Redfist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Redfist.
Redfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redfist throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Redfist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Redfist throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Knox drives through and clinches with Redfist against the ropes.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Knox.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Redfist breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Redfist scores with a jab to the body.
Redfist has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redfist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Redfist connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Redfist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox throws a leg kick but Redfist moved away.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redfist on the side of the head.
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Redfist throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Redfist's shoulder, as Redfist tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Redfist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Redfist catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox should take that round, based on the knockdown.
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#
Redfist missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redfist throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with a hook.
Redfist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redfist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redfist is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redfist throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Sortek Redfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfist scores with a body shot.
Knox walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
Sortek Redfist is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Sortek Redfist took to the microphone: 'I hold in my bloody fist I carry the #1headband around my waistline sit a beautiful KT championship belt,who dare challenge me for it? The great Tournament is upon Us. '.

Event: SYN K-1 ä¸ƒ
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Knox moves forwards but Redfist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Redfist is out of range.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Redfist throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Redfist misses with a low kick.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Redfist. That snapped Knox's head back.
Redfist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Redfist's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Redfist, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Riley Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN K-1 å››
Date: Feb 05, 2021

#R1#
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Juttu. That one must have hurt.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juttu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Juttu finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Juttu looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Juttu.
Juttu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Ruma Juttu has been cut.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juttu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Juttu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juttu. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox scores with a jab. Juttu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Juttu throws a body kick that misses
and Knox counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Juttu goes down! Will Juttu beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Riley 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: SYN K-1 ä¸‰
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggs. #CL#
Knox clinches up with Biggs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Knox.
Biggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Biggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggs, pushing him back against the ropes.#T1#
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggs blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Biggs looks winded!
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Biggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Knox tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Biggs blocking some punches.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox tries to stall but Biggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Biggs on the inside. #T2#
Knox blocks a body shot from Biggs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biggs throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biggs managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Biggs has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox working Biggs over with knees to the body.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Biggs blocks with his arms.
A short right from Knox.
Biggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Biggs. #T3#
Nice body punch from Knox.
Biggs tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Biggs back against the ropes.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggs is defending well for now.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biggs backwards. #ROC#Biggs is rocked!
Knox lands an uppercut.
Biggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox is working the Thai clinch up against the ropes. He yanks Biggs's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Biggs! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Riley Knox!
After winning the bout, Riley Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN K-1 ä¸€
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
Redfist gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Knox walks into a jab.
Redfist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redfist throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Redfist misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redfist.#CL2#
Redfist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox gets through Redfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Redfist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Redfist.
Redfist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfist avoids the damage to the body.
Redfist looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Redfist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redfist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redfist 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.
Knox lands a left hand.
Redfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox wants to stall.
Knox tries a body shot but Redfist blocks it.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redfist misses with some punches.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Redfist.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Redfist blocks with his arms.
Knox blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Redfist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redfist misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Knox.
Redfist misses with some punches.
Knox is looking to control Redfist's arms but Redfist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the ropes.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Redfist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Redfist missing with knees to the body.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Redfist has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #T3#
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Redfist landing knees to the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfist avoids the damage to the body.
Redfist misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfist unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Redfist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfist.
Redfist misses with a knee strike.
Redfist blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Redfist.
Redfist misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Knox has been working on his knees 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfist.
Redfist lands a knee to the body. #T4#
Redfist misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Redfist controls the action.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfist is defending well for now.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redfist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Redfist blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redfist misses with a knee to the head.
Redfist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Redfist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Riley Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Redfist.
Knox moves to clinch but Redfist breaks away
and Redfist counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redfist throws out the jab.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redfist dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Redfist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Sortek Redfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redfist wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Redfist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice shot by Redfist.
Knox is looking to clinch but Redfist is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redfist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redfist takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Redfist misses.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redfist misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfist's elbow.
Redfist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Knox. #T2#
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfist looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Redfist throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Redfist.
Redfist misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Redfist avoids the damage to the body.
Redfist scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfist missing with knees to the body. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfist.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redfist backwards.
Redfist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redfist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redfist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Redfist.
Redfist prevents a body shot from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Redfist fails to land.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Redfist avoids it.
Knox tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redfist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Redfist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Redfist 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.
Knox tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
Redfist 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redfist.
Redfist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redfist landing knees to the body.
Redfist blocks an uppercut.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Redfist gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Redfist fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sortek Redfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sortek Redfist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Redfist tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist throws an off balance right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox misses with a hook
and Redfist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redfist connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Redfist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Redfist pushes him off.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Redfist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
Redfist works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redfist scores with a nice strike.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox drops his guard momentarily, allowing Redfist to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Knox! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Redfist takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
Post fight, Sortek Redfist stared into the camera and said 'I want the belt the title of champ and all the rep that come with it I want the #1 headband!!!!'.

Event: ETERNITY 25 - KT World Series
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Knox misses with a straight left.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Durand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durand lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Durand. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox avoids the body shot from Durand.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Durand 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 tries to clinch up
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Durand explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knox is looking to clinch but Durand is avoiding it.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacques Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws out a powerful jab.
Durand delivers a nice body kick.
Durand takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Durand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.#CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Durand throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox lands a jab.
Durand lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Knox tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand throws a lazy body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Durand.
Durand misses with a jab to the body
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Durand clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Durand.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durand or not.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.
Durand looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand presses Knox against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Durand instigates a clinch.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand blocks an uppercut.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durand lands a damaging elbow.
Durand 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.
Durand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Durand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durand. That one must have hurt.
Durand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Durand had a free shot at his head there.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Durand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Durand misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Durand.
Jab from Durand.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand 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.
Durand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Durand lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Durand lands a head shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Durand.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durand counters with a straight right hand.
Durand throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Knox is rocked!#CL#
Durand moves into the clinch.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand finish him?
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durand cracks Knox on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Knox crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jacques Durand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EK 21_Trial By Combat
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juttu takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Juttu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knox is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Knox rushes Juttu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Juttu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Juttu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox blocks a body shot from Juttu.
Juttu prevents a body shot from Knox.
Juttu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Juttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Juttu scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juttu lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Juttu.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juttu lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu. #BC2#
Juttu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Juttu.
Juttu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juttu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juttu flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Juttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juttu.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Juttu.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juttu tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juttu 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#
Juttu has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Juttu is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the ropes.
Juttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Juttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Juttu on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox working Juttu over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruma Juttu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Juttu misses with a body kick.
Knox checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Juttu. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox tests Juttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox tries to clinch up but Juttu circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox is looking to clinch but Juttu is avoiding it.
Juttu wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a hook but Juttu avoids it easily.
A jab from Juttu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Knox lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Juttu goes down! The ref sends Knox to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Juttu is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC#Juttu 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!
Juttu misses with a wild body shot.
Juttu is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Juttu tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Knox wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EK 18
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiteri gets an underhook and turns Knox into the ropes.
Knox tries to stall but Spiteri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Knox would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #BC2#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spiteri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T1#
Knox tries to clinch there but Spiteri circles away.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiteri finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head. #CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.#CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiteri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Knox. #T2#
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
The referee calls for Knox to work. #BC2#
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Spiteri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Knox misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
A short right from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spiteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Knox throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the ropes and back into range.
Spiteri throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox misses the jab.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spiteri scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri. #KD2#
Spiteri lands a front kick to the face, that drops Knox to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Knox backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spiteri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox works on Spiteri's body with a couple of short punches.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri is breathing heavily.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a right hand that Spiteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Spiteri also avoids with ease.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlotos Spiteri takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Riley 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.#R3#
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Spiteri.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiteri counters with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a two punch combination.
Spiteri lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand. #T2#
Spiteri slips a jab from Knox.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Spiteri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from 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!
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri scores with a leg kick.
Knox tries to clinch but Spiteri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlotos Spiteri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses the jab.
Spiteri thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Spiteri cracks Knox with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EK 14_Masters of Disaster
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Steve defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Steve throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.#CL#
Steve pushes Knox up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Steve.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve can't break the clinch.
Steve lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Knox.
Steve tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox presses Steve against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Knox. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Steve has been cut.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Steve tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knox looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
Steve lands a body punch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Steve back against the ropes.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox misses with a left hand
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Knox cracks Steve with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Steve is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Steve is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve blocks a head kick by Knox.
Steve appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Steve takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Steve slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Steve misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Knox counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Steve goes down! Knox rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Steve is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Steve throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Riley Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Steve takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Steve is rocked!
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Steve's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steve 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.#T2#
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with an elbow strike.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve working aggressively here.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the 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!#R3#
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Knox.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a left hand. #T1#
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox looking to stall.
Steve gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Knox lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Knox circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Steve tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Knox wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Riley Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mark Steve had this to say: 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.

Event: EK 12_ DARWIN'S DOOM
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caesar, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caesar blocks it with crossed arms.
Caesar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caesar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caesar is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knox tries to work over Caesar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Caesar.
Knox lands a left hand.
Caesar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Caesar blocking some punches. #BC#
Caesar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Caesar.#CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Caesar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the ropes.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Knox. #T1#
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Caesar's head.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Caesar lands an elbow inside.
Caesar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caesar is defending well for now.
Knox taking a breather.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Caesar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox tries to stall but Caesar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Caesar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Caesar landing knees to the body. #BC#
Caesar breaks the clinch.
A jab from Caesar misses.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Caesar's head but Caesar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Caesar.
Caesar swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox moves out of range as Caesar throws a body kick.
Caesar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caesar misses with a low kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Caesar slips the punch.#KD2#
Knox drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Caesar onto his butt! Caesar pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Jules Caesar has been cut.
A jab from Knox misses.
Caesar throws a quick counter head kick but Knox was just out of range.
Caesar connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Caesar misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Jules Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caesar.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Caesar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Caesar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caesar lands a right hook to the body.
Caesar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Caesar connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Caesar scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Caesar counters with a nice body kick.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caesar. Caesar obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Caesar.
Caesar throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Caesar blocks the body kick. #KD#
Caesar lands a head kick that bluckles Knox and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Caesar no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caesar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caesar throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jules Caesar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Knox drives through and clinches with Caesar against the ropes.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Caesar avoids the damage to the body.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Caesar throws an elbow but misses.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caesar avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox digs a right hand into Caesar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caesar's gas tank.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Caesar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch
and Caesar counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Caesar avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Caesar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caesar tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caesar moves away.#T1#
Knox connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Caesar's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Caesar - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: {EK} 8_UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the ropes and back into range.
Knox misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotto needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Knox tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Cotto.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Cotto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knox really felt that one!#T1#
Cotto keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Cotto walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Knox rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Cotto has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Cotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotto's head. #ROC#Cotto is rocked!
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Cotto slips under a jab from Knox.
Cotto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotto seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cotto.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cotto.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Cotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a right hand
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Knox. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Cotto is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Cotto avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Knox is leaning against Cotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cotto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Cotto circles away. #T3#
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto misses with a kick to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Miguel Cotto's cut even more.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Cotto throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotto counters with an inside leg kick.
Cotto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox staying out of range there.#T4#
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Cotto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Cotto pushes him off.
Knox avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Cotto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cotto.
Cotto thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox tries to clinch up but Cotto circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Cotto has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cotto avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knox misses with a hook
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Cotto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cotto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Cotto swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Cotto off the ropes and back into range.
Cotto tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cotto connects with an inside leg kick.
Cotto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Cotto misses. #T2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses.
Knox half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cotto to score with a decent uppercut.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Cotto to acknowledge the strikes.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Cotto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotto scrambles back to his feet.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A head kick misses from Knox.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cotto.
Cotto feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Knox throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Cotto.#T4#
Cotto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cotto lands with a right hand.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Cotto's head but Cotto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotto! But no joy.
Cotto misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Cotto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Cotto darts in and clinches Knox up against the ropes.
Cotto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Cotto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotto digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Cotto blocks it.
A short right from Cotto on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cotto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cotto has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto blocks a body shot from Knox.
Cotto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotto throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Cotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Cotto gets a clinch.
Knox has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Cotto to the canvas! Can Cotto beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Cotto was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Knox is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ETERNITY 5
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox throws a head kick but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Penn Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox is looking to clinch but Penn Jr is avoiding it.
Penn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a right and a left that Penn Jr avoids nicely.
Knox scores with a jab. Penn Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Penn Jr is rocked!#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Penn Jr tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Penn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn Jr controls his hands.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn Jr.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn Jr is defending well for now.
Knox trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Penn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Penn Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn Jr.
OH! Penn Jr has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Knox smells blood and charges in for the finish! Knox unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Penn Jr sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKT 18
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox is looking to clinch but Halo is avoiding it.
Halo punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Halo misses with a wild combination.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo slips under a jab from Knox.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a low kick but Halo moves out of range easily.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Halo with a jab.
Halo digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Halo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halo throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Halo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halo lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Halo works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo slips a straight right by Knox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Halo tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
We've been informed that Halo 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 closes the distance and clinches.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Halo improves position.
Halo avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.

Halo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo motions for Knox to come forward. Halo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Halo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Knox.
Halo jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melchizedek Halo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Knox works the jab nicely.
Halo throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Halo throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Halo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox feints and then cracks Halo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halo down.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Knox tries to keep at a distance but Halo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knox as Halo tries to tie him up.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo misses with some punches.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Halo looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Knox.

Halo manages to break the clinch.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
Knox is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.

Halo drives through and clinches with Knox against the ropes.
Knox blocks a body shot from Halo.
Knox misses with some punches.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Halo into the ropes.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo blocking some punches.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.
Halo misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.

Knox scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Halo beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
A left lands for Halo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Halo to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
A victorious Riley Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Melchizedek Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'The game plan was wrong. We will re-watch the tape and figure out where we went wrong. '.

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 2
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tay. That's going to slow Knox down.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Tay's knee but Tay avoids it well.
Tay misses the shot to the body.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Tay manages to avoid it.
Tay throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tay momentarily.
Tay misses with a two punch combination.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Tay controls his hands.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tay tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the ropes.
Tay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
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!
Tay avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Tay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Tay breaks from the clinch.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Tay.
Tay unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Knox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tay throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tay defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tay's sensitive parts.
Tay misses with a wild combination.
Tay throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Tay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Tay's head.
Tay throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Tay walks into a big right hand from Knox and goes down! The referee sends Knox to a neutral corner as Tay gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#CUT#
It looks like Chong Tay has been cut.
Knox closes the distance and catches Tay with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Tay is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Tay is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Tay is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Knox takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Grand Prix Semi FINAL
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile 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.#CL2#
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
A body shot lands from Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizihwaeile avoids the damage to the body.
Knox lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile looks winded!
A short right from Knox.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bizihwaeile.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox working Bizihwaeile over with knees to the body.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knox pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Knox has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox working Bizihwaeile over with knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bizihwaeile has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knox scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Knox cracks Bizihwaeile with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Bizihwaeile goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Bizihwaeile wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Fred Bizihwaeile stepped up to the mic, saying 'He slapped me I nap that.'.

Event: Grand Prix ROUND 2 NY
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1##KD2#
Knox connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Johnson onto his butt! Johnson bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox working aggressively here. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Knox has the Thai clinch. Knox obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Johnson's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knox gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #T1#
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Johnson misses with some punches. #T2#
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Knox.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Johnson to the canvas! Can Johnson beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Johnson was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Knox is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Riley Knox!
A very excited looking Riley 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: Ricks Rumble Seven
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Knox moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Harris lands with a right hand.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris 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.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Harris gets tackled into the ropes by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
Knox is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Knox prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Harris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks a body shot from Harris.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Harris.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris misses with some punches. #T3#
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Harris blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knox is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head. #ROC#
Harris 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 breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Harris with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Harris looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Harris get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 51
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Slayin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox lands a jab.
Slayin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Slayin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Slayin duly obliges.
Knox staying out of range there.
Slayin staying out of range there.#KD#
Slayin lands a big uppercut and Knox crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knox looks OK. Slayin waves Knox back to his feet!#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayin 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 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhymin Slayin!
Rhymin Slayin 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: RFL-57 Allison vs. Heavyweight
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Niska misses
and Knox counters with a big head kick but Niska shrugs it off.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox flicks out a counter leg kick but Niska steps away.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Niska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Niska's head but Niska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niska misses the body punch #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Niska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox prevents Niska from breaking the clinch.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Niska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Niska wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Niska tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Niska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Niska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niska tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Niska is breathing heavily.
Knox just leaning against Niska, taking a breather.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Niska blocks with his arms.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Niska wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Niska tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox keeps control of Niska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from 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!
Knox working Niska over with knees to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.#T4#
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
A frustrated look appears on Niska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Niska working hard to break the clinch.
Niska managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox works on Niska's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Niska is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Niska misses with a body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska misses the jab.
As Niska backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Niska manages to avoid it all.
Niska misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Niska.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox slips a jab from Niska.
Niska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riley Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niska throws a right hand that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox staying out of range there.
Niska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Niska's head.
A frustrated look appears on Niska's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Niska has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska is trying to break free.
Niska is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Niska tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Niska looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niska's efforts to push away.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox working Niska over with knees to the body.#T3#
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Niska wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
Knox gets through Niska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska takes a shot to the head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox prevents Niska from breaking the clinch.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox is working Niska over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niska avoids it.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Knox rushes Niska and presses him up against the cage.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Niska avoiding damage.
Knox lands a knee to the head.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Niska tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niska.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox. #T1#
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Niska won't want to take too many of those.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox working Niska over with knees to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox presses Niska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Niska in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox has Niska pressed against the cage, preventing Niska from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niska blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Niska avoids the damage to the body.
Niska can't break the clinch.
Niska avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Niska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Knox. #T3#
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Niska's ribcage.
Knox lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Niska takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
A short left from Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Niska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Niska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Niska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Niska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niska tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Knox misses.
Niska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niska lands a right hook to the body.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska backing away here, and Knox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Niska is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska misses with a wild combination.
Knox wants to clinch up but Niska keeps it at a distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for James.
James looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James lands with an overhand left.
James scores with a jab.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
James swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Knox cracks James with a nice body shot.
James tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam James has been cut.
Knox landing knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox landing knees to the body.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this 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!
Knox landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards. #T2#
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
James is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox lands an uppercut.#T3#
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam James'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's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox landing knees to the body.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Knox. #T2#
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Knox digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face. #T3#
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
James tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
James tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Knox.
Knox landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Knox pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Knox digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox is working James over against the cage.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Knox. #T1#
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Knox.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox is working James over against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox lands a knee to the head.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Knox presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox scores with a knee to the head.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox working James over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
A knee to the head by Knox.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox is working James over against the cage.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
James is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Liam James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James misses with a few strikes there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Knox!
A relieved looking Riley 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.
Liam James spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: RFL-49
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Anderson throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Knox lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Nice jab there from Knox. #ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Knox ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Anderson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Carlos Anderson had this to say: 'i'm still rich, a YOUTUBE Star and a great rapper, so suck my ass...'.

Event: RFL - 44 A New Era
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
MaHogOff shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MaHogOff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MaHogOff, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
MaHogOff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MaHogOff.
Knox lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to MaHogOff's face.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but MaHogOff avoids the damage to the body.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MaHogOff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
MaHogOff looks winded!
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox working MaHogOff over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. MaHogOff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to MaHogOff's face. #CUT#
It looks like Jack MaHogOff has been cut.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MaHogOff or not.
Knox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Nice body punch from Knox.
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 lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Knox. #T3#
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Knox.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Knox stalls. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox working MaHogOff over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox pushes MaHogOff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack MaHogOff'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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
MaHogOff is rocked!
Knox fakes the body blow, causing MaHogOff to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! MaHogOff goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Greyjoy is just out of range.
Greyjoy wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Greyjoy avoids the body shot from Knox.
Greyjoy wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Greyjoy lands a lovely overhand right.
Greyjoy 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 Greyjoy off to one side.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Greyjoy's shoulder, as Greyjoy tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Greyjoy swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greyjoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#TD2#
Greyjoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.
Greyjoy landing a few strikes.
Greyjoy working the head with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greyjoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knox regains half guard, as Greyjoy was trying to land strikes.
Greyjoy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Greyjoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greyjoy looks to land a strike but Knox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greyjoy postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greyjoy on the ground.
Greyjoy 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.
Greyjoy won't allow Knox to get back to his feet.
Knox is trying to keep Greyjoy in close.
Greyjoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greyjoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greyjoy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knox controls Greyjoy momentarily but Greyjoy frees himself.
Greyjoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Greyjoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Greyjoy is working Knox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Greyjoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knox's head.
Greyjoy distracts Knox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greyjoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greyjoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greyjoy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Greyjoy 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! Greyjoy 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 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Euron Greyjoy!
After the fight, Euron Greyjoy 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: The Island Season 8, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Perkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Perkins blocks the leg kick.
Perkins is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox misses with a hook
and Perkins counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
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 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Perkins is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Perkins'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 with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkins.
Perkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkins avoids it.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Perkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Perkins into the cage.
Perkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Perkins obliges.
Nice elbow from Perkins. #CUT#
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Perkins is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.#BC#
Perkins manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Perkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox takes a swing at Perkins's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Perkins tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Perkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Perkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Perkins blocks it.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Perkins misses with a knee strike.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Perkins 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.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox has Perkins pressed against the cage, preventing Perkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox with a knee to the head. #BC#
Perkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins 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.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Perkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perkins is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Perkins tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Perkins moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Perkins is out of range.
Perkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Perkins counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perkins wants to clinch.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perkins.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkins checks it well.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Perkins.#CL2#
Knox rushes Perkins and presses him up against the cage.
Perkins lands an elbow inside.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkins tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Perkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Perkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox swings for the body but Perkins moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Perkins ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Perkins blocks the low kick.
Perkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Perkins moves into the clinch.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perkins's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Rami Perkins has been cut.
Perkins is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Perkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body.
Perkins misses with a knee strike.
Knox is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knox misses with the head strike. #T2#
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Perkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Perkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Perkins managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Perkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perkins throws an elbow that misses.
Perkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Perkins lands a nice elbow. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Riley Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Perkins, against the cage.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Perkins misses with a knee strike.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkins avoids it.
Perkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Perkins misses with a knee strike.
Perkins connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Riley Knox's cut even more.
Knox dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Perkins.
Perkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkins avoids it.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Perkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knox really felt that one!
Perkins tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knox really felt that one!
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Perkins counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Perkins pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knox in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Perkins looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Perkins is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Perkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkins avoids it.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkins is defending well for now.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Perkins breaks the clinch. #CL#
Perkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkins tries a knee to the head but Knox blocks it.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Rami Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Perkins managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Perkins has Knox pressed against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkins controls his hands.
Perkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Perkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perkins wants to break free but Knox has control.
Perkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perkins. #T3#
Knox tries to work over Perkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Perkins avoids the damage to the body.
Perkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkins prevents a body shot from Knox.
Perkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses. #BC#
Perkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkins tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkins moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Perkins sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Perkins avoids it this time.
Perkins wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perkins wants to clinch.#T4#
Knox misses with a right hand
and Perkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perkins avoids it.#BC#
Perkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkins slips under a jab.
A low kick from Knox misses
and Perkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Perkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perkins with a body shot.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox wants to clinch up but Perkins keeps it at a distance.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Perkins counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Perkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Perkins 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Riley Knox!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Riley Knox!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Riley Knox!

Riley Knox wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Riley Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Gazimov avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox throws an elbow but it misses.
Knox prevents a body shot from Gazimov.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gazimov avoids it.
We've been informed that Gazimov 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.
Gazimov is trying to stall.
Gazimov wants to stall.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazimov is defending well for now.
Gazimov managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
A knee to the head by Gazimov. #CUT2#
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazimov avoids the damage to the body.
Gazimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gazimov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
Knox missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gazimov.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Knox.
Gazimov connects with a knee to the head.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gazimov throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Knox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gazimov has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox has Gazimov pressed against the cage. #T2#
Gazimov with a knee to the head.
Gazimov has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox tries to work over Gazimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Gazimov tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Gazimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimov tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Gazimov scores with a knee to the head.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gazimov.
Knox pushes Gazimov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gazimov looks winded!
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Gazimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox has Gazimov pushed against the cage.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Gazimov.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gazimov managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Abdul Gazimov has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Gazimov blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazimov avoids the damage to the body.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gazimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gazimov avoids it.
Knox throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gazimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Gazimov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gazimov.
Gazimov cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
Gazimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gazimov checks a leg kick.
Gazimov slips under a jab from Knox.
Gazimov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Gazimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Gazimov is out of range.
Gazimov slips under a jab from Knox.
Gazimov tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Gazimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gazimov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gazimov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T1##CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Gazimov is trying to break free.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gazimov has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Gazimov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Gazimov is breathing heavily.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gazimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gazimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gazimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gazimov is defending well for now.
Knox working Gazimov over with knees to the body.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Gazimov.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazimov can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Knox tries to work over Gazimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gazimov looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gazimov managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazimov avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Gazimov managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gazimov. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Gazimov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Gazimov misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Gazimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gazimov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Gazimov's head.
Gazimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Gazimov won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gazimov being controlled against the cage.
Gazimov misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox misses with a body punch
and Gazimov counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gazimov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gazimov counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gazimov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gazimov connects with a knee to the head.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazimov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gazimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gazimov is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks. #T1#
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Gazimov.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Gazimov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Gazimov blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.#ROC#
Gazimov is rocked!
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gazimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gazimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox misses with an elbow strike.
Gazimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knox holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gazimov.
Gazimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gazimov being controlled against the cage.
Knox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gazimov's face.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T3#
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Gazimov blocks an uppercut.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox misses with a knee to the head.
Gazimov misses with the head strike.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Gazimov blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Gazimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox with a knee to the head.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Gazimov's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Gazimov.
Gazimov throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Knees to the body from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gazimov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gazimov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gazimov has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazimov avoids the damage to the body.
Gazimov has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Gazimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox keeps control of Gazimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazimov avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away. #CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knox with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like James Jones has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones letting Knox take a breather here.#T1#
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox working Jones over with knees to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Knox.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox working the clinch nicely. Jones is working for position but Knox cracks him with a big knee to the head! Jones crumples up against the cage and Knox lands two more shots before the ref can save Jones! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Riley Knox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Test counters with a nice uppercut.
Test is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Test counters with a straight right hand.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Test.#CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Test lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Test blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Test. #CUT#
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Test digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Test finish him?
Test pushes Knox against the cage. Test is working some dirty boxing. Test pushes off with a quick right hook! Knox goes down! Knox tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Test moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Test!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018

#R1#
Maverick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Maverick pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Maverick moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Knox avoids the head kick by Maverick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maverick checks a leg kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maverick or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Maverick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.#T1#
Maverick 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.
Maverick is looking to clinch.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Maverick tries to clinch up.
Knox throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Maverick wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Knox lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maverick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maverick looks winded!
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Maverick avoids the damage to the body.
Knox just leaning against Maverick, taking a breather.
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maverick letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maverick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Maverick won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Knox working Maverick over with knees to the body.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Maverick moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Maverick shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick is breathing heavily.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Maverick trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick taking a breather.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Knox trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maverick blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Knox slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maverick avoids it.
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Maverick's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox. #CUT#
It looks like Seth Maverick has been cut.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maverick wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox working aggressively here.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Knox working Maverick over with knees to the body.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Knox throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.
Maverick is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Maverick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Knox misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Maverick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Maverick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T1#
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maverick tries to clinch up.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Maverick letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maverick avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Maverick won't want to take too many of those.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Maverick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Maverick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Seth Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24

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

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