Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Laperierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Laperierre.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook.
Laperierre lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Laperierre.
Laperierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laperierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laperierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Laperierre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laperierre throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Laperierre.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Laperierre lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Laperierre.
Laperierre throws a head punch that misses.
Laperierre lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Knox.
Laperierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laperierre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox tries to circle away but Laperierre has him pinned against the cage.
Knox is trying to push Laperierre away but Laperierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laperierre keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laperierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laperierre has him pressed against the cage.
Laperierre scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Laperierre.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Knox tries to circle away but Laperierre has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Laperierre. #T2#
Laperierre blocks a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laperierre lands a head shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox blocks a head kick by Laperierre.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox tries to clinch there but Laperierre circles away.
Laperierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laperierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre lands a slapping body shot.
Laperierre throws a good cross that connects.
Laperierre works the jab nicely.
Knox wants to clinch.#T3#
Knox walks into a left hand.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Laperierre as he connects with a hook.
Laperierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laperierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laperierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLaperierre.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Laperierre.
Laperierre dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Laperierre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Laperierre 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.
Laperierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.
Laperierre lands with a cross.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laperierre 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.#T4#
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Laperierre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox walks into a jab.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laperierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laperierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laperierre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laperierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox punishes Laperierre's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Laperierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox wants to clinch.
Laperierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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#
Good shot there by Laperierre.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Laperierre scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox connects with a jab.
Ian Laperierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laperierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Laperierre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
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.
Laperierre tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Laperierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laperierre digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Laperierre lands with an overhand left.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Laperierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laperierre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laperierre connects with the punch.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laperierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Laperierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1##CL#
Knox forces Laperierre back against the cage and clinches.
Laperierre keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Laperierre has the dominant position.
Laperierre controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Laperierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Laperierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Laperierre back into the cage.
Laperierre scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Laperierre breaks the clinch.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laperierre has time to react.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laperierre moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nice shot by Laperierre.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre connects with a single shot there.
Knox wants to clinch up but Laperierre keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Laperierre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Laperierre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Laperierre has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Laperierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laperierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laperierre tries to stand but Knox is controlling his head.
Laperierre controlling from side mount. #T3#
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Laperierre keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working. #SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knox, who protects the arm well.
Knox is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Laperierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Laperierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Knox is defending well. #T4#
Laperierre wants to stand but Knox has his arm trapped.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Laperierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knox struggling a bit here.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Laperierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox tries to clinch but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Laperierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knox misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Laperierre swings around for an armbar but Knox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laperierre's guard.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laperierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ian Laperierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laperierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving. #T1#
Laperierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Laperierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laperierre stands up out of Knox's guard for a moment - Knox manages to land a nice upkick.
Laperierre won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox trying to control the position.
Laperierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Knox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laperierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Laperierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knox trying to control the position.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laperierre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre passes to side control.
Laperierre works to advance to full mount. Knox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Laperierre controlling from mount. #T3#
Laperierre wants to control the pace but Knox is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Knox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Knox is in real trouble.
Laperierre really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knox.
Laperierre struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Laperierre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Laperierre is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Knox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Knox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Laperierre's guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laperierre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Knox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Laperierre!
A victorious Ian Laperierre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld xmas special
Date: Dec 28, 2023

#R1#
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox moves out of range as Alaska strikes.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska connects with a nice looking jab.
Alaska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alaska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1##CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Alaska from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knox has an active guard here but Alaska has managed to pass into half guard.
Alaska is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaska is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knox!
Alaska avoids the attempt from Knox to control.
Alaska forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Alaska tightening his grip on Knox, looking for the choke.
Knox is keeping busy. #T3#
Knox trying to control the position but Alaska manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Alaska has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Knox looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alaska. #SUB2#
Alaska has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Knox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alaska is hanging on to Knox's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Alaska is persistently looking for the submission but Knox is defending it well. #T4##SUB2#
Alaska is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Knox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Knox for a finish. #SUB2#
Alaska is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Alaska is looking for the choke from the back position but Knox is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Alaska is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knox is defending well though. Alaska let's go of the attempt for now.
Knox is really stuck here.
Alaska trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Alaska moves out of range easily.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Alaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox takes a swing at Alaska's ribcage but misses.
Alaska throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T1#
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alaska misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaska! But no joy.
Alaska throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alaska.
Alaska scores with a body shot.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A big right from Alaska misses.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Alaska takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alaska throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Alaska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Knox wants to clinch.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Alaska pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Alaska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska lands with a nice body punch.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Alaska lands a jab to the nose.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alaska misses the jab.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alaska manages to circle out of the way.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alaska 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.
Alaska lands an overhand right.
Knox avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Alaska scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Alaska.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Knox decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Knox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alaska has passed into half guard!
Knox trying to control from the bottom.
Knox is looking to get back to full guard here but Alaska has managed to pass to side control instead.
Knox stops Alaska from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Alaska digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Alaska takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 cage but Alaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaska scores with a jab to the head.
Alaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Alaska slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Alaska releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox scores with the left hand. Alaska knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Alaska looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Alaska just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Alaska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska jabs at Knox's body.
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Alaska connects with a single shot there.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
As Alaska tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Alaska manages to avoid the attempt.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A swing and a miss from Alaska.
Alaska circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Alaska counter with a right hand.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.#T3#
Alaska misses with a body shot.
As Alaska tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Alaska manages to avoid the attempt.
Alaska throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alaska lands a right hook to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alaska lands a slapping body shot.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alaska works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alaska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back. #T4#
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Alaska finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Alaska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alaska scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alaska connects with the punch.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richie Alaska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alaska counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Alaska!

Event: Nfld live 54
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Ajuricaba lands.
Ajuricaba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Ajuricaba catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Ajuricaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Ajuricaba scores with a punch to the head.
Ajuricaba lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox misses with a body kick. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knox jumps guard but Ajuricaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox letting Ajuricaba take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajuricaba lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Ajuricaba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ajuricaba trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Ajuricaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ajuricaba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ajuricaba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knox throwing strikes from guard but Ajuricaba blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ajuricaba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ajuricaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ajuricaba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knox works over Ajuricaba with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ajuricaba has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajuricaba has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox controlling from the top position.
Knox throwing strikes from guard but Ajuricaba blocks nicely.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajuricaba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ajuricaba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox wants to control from the top but Ajuricaba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound.
Knox trying to control but Ajuricaba is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huena Ajuricaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ajuricaba connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Ajuricaba throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Ajuricaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ajuricaba lands a head shot.
Ajuricaba cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ajuricaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ajuricaba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ajuricaba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ajuricaba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Ajuricaba lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ajuricaba circles away.
A nice side step and Ajuricaba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Ajuricaba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba connects with a single shot there.
Knox looks for a takedown but Ajuricaba sprawls well.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ajuricaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ajuricaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ajuricaba cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ajuricaba.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ajuricaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ajuricaba.
Jab from Ajuricaba.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ajuricaba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Ajuricaba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ajuricaba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Huena Ajuricaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ajuricaba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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.#T3#
Ajuricaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ajuricaba connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Ajuricaba throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Ajuricaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ajuricaba lands a slapping body shot.
Ajuricaba connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ajuricaba digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox tries to clinch but Ajuricaba is having none of it.
Ajuricaba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ajuricaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox walks into a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox wants to clinch.
Ajuricaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ajuricaba swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ajuricaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Ajuricaba lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Huena Ajuricaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Ajuricaba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Ajuricaba.
Donk. Ajuricaba catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Ajuricaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ajuricaba jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Ajuricaba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox is looking to clinch but Ajuricaba is avoiding it. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ajuricaba successfully pulls guard.
Ajuricaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Ajuricaba keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Knox is really struggling to control Ajuricaba but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.#T1#
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knox with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox wants to control from the top but Ajuricaba keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ajuricaba has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Huena Ajuricaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajuricaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ajuricaba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ajuricaba keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
Ajuricaba has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Knox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ajuricaba throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ajuricaba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajuricaba throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba lands a head shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Ajuricaba catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Ajuricaba misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Ajuricaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ajuricaba scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Ajuricaba digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Ajuricaba with the inside leg kick.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ajuricaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ajuricaba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ajuricaba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huena Ajuricaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ajuricaba 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huena Ajuricaba!

Event: Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Alaska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Alaska forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Alaska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Alaska tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
A big right from Alaska misses.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alaska's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska misses with a straight left.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Alaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alaska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alaska moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Knox rushes Alaska and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Alaska has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knox uses from the top position.
Alaska wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Alaska looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily. #SUB#
Alaska is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knox is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Alaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alaska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Knox pulls Alaska in close to prevent any damage.
Alaska looking to pass the guard.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Alaska is proving a slippery customer.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Alaska from controlling successfully. #T3#
Alaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Alaska wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving. #SUB#
Alaska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knox dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Knox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alaska dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Knox working for submissions but it's allowed Alaska to get to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Alaska is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Alaska is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska dominated that round.
That's time! Alaska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Alaska scores with a jab.
Alaska tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Alaska is wise to it.#CL#
Alaska has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska lands with a cross. #CL#
Alaska forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alaska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Alaska moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alaska tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaska throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to clinch up but Alaska circles away and keeps his distance.
Alaska scores with a nice head shot.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Alaska and move into the clinch position.
Alaska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Alaska throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaska.
Alaska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alaska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Alaska clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Alaska slips the punch.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alaska throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alaska lands a nice looking body shot.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Alaska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Alaska.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Knox looks to land a body kick but Alaska moved away.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Alaska swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Alaska just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox thuds a left hand into Alaska's body.
Alaska lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Alaska misses.
Alaska connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Nice uppercut there from Alaska.
Alaska wants to clinch.
Richie Alaska is winning the standup battle so far.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Alaska had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Knox has Alaska up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Alaska dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Alaska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox tries to move into range but Alaska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alaska digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Alaska sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Alaska avoids it this time.#CL2#
Knox rushes Alaska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox cracks Alaska with a nice body shot.
Alaska managing to block the knees to the body from Knox. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alaska if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Alaska fails to pull guard.
Alaska is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Alaska into the cage.
Alaska is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alaska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Alaska.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Alaska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Alaska swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Alaska.
Alaska punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox with the counter takedown but Alaska avoids it easily.
Knox moves to clinch but Alaska breaks away
and Alaska counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Richie Alaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Alaska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Alaska pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska misses the jab.
Knox flicks out a counter leg kick but Alaska steps away.
Alaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alaska moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Alaska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alaska throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Alaska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
Alaska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Alaska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #KD2#
Knox drops Alaska with a right and a left! Knox comes rushing in but Alaska regains his composure and manages to keep Knox in guard. #ROC2#Alaska is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox with a nice head shot there.
Oh Alaska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox distracts Alaska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Alaska covers up, he's hurt! Knox keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Knox and the ref steps in to end the fight! Knox can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, JUICED Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Le Delma pushes him off.
Le Delma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox misses with a hook
and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Le Delma back into the cage.
Le Delma can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Le Delma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.#T1#
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Delma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Le Delma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Le Delma fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox misses with a hook. Le Delma ducked under it nicely.
Knox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Le Delma.#T2#
Le Delma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a leg kick but Le Delma moved away.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Le Delma moved out of range.
Le Delma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox. #T3##CL#
Knox clinches up with Le Delma and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox goes for a takedown attempt but Le Delma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Delma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox takes a swing at Le Delma's ribcage but misses.
Le Delma throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Delma is just out of range.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to clinch there but Le Delma circles away. #T4#
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Le Delma shows good takedown defense.
Le Delma digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Delma is looking for the big counter here.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Delma lands with a slapping head kick.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Le Delma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Knox.
Le Delma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Le Delma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox lands with a straight right. Le Delma didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Le Delma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Knox avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Delma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Knox with that takedown attempt.
Le Delma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Knox wants to clinch.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a body kick.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Le Delma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Le Delma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Delma throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Knox backs off Le Delma throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Knox blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox tries to clinch up but Le Delma circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Delma is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Le Delma pushes him off.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Delma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox tries to clinch but Le Delma is having none of it.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Le Delma slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Le Delma swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.#T1#
Le Delma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Le Delma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
Knox is looking to clinch but Le Delma is avoiding it.
Le Delma misses with a body kick.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Le Delma looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Le Delma just gets out of the way.#T2#
Le Delma moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Le Delma throws a fast counter high kick but Knox manages to duck under it in time.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox throws a combination. Le Delma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Le Delma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Le Delma avoids a kick to the body.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
enabling Le Delma to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Delma, which made it look bad.
Le Delma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Knox misses with the combination.
Le Delma unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Le Delma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox wants to clinch.
Emanuel Le Delma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Le Delma does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Le Delma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Le Delma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Delma circles away.
Le Delma thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Le Delma ducks down to avoid it.
Le Delma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Le Delma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma misses with a head kick.
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma dodges the punch combination from Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emanuel Le Delma.
Well Knox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, JUICED Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Budluvski. Budluvski maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budluvski.
Budluvski prevents the takedown attempt.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Budluvski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Budluvski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Budluvski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but Budluvski won't allow it.
Darwin Budluvski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Budluvski lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Budluvski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox jumps guard but Budluvski stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Budluvski blocks the elbow strike.
Knox jumps guard but Budluvski stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Budluvski manages to break the clinch.
Knox slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Budluvski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Budluvski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox with the counter takedown but Budluvski avoids it easily.#CL2#
Knox pushes Budluvski up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Knox jumps guard.
Knox trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Knox has his foot on Budluvski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Budluvski works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Knox is working an open guard so Budluvski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Budluvski.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Budluvski. Budluvski maintains the clinch.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Budluvski has him pressed against the cage.
Knox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Budluvski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Budluvski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Budluvski avoids it this time.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Budluvski.
Knox lands a body shot.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Budluvski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a two punch combo.
Budluvski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budluvski lands with a nice body punch.
Knox tries to clinch but Budluvski moves out of range.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darwin Budluvski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budluvski moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Knox clinches up with Budluvski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Knox decides to pull guard.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knox is trying to keep Budluvski in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Budluvski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A shot to the body from Budluvski misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Budluvski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox tries to clinch there but Budluvski circles away. #T2#
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Budluvski pushes him away.
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin Budluvski is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Budluvski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Budluvski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Budluvski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Budluvski throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Budluvski misses with some punches.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budluvski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Knox pulls Budluvski into guard.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Budluvski wants to get up but he can't break Knox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB2#
Knox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox trying to control the position. #SU#
Knox is working an open guard so Budluvski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Budluvski tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Budluvski throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Budluvski looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Budluvski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Knox jumps guard and drags Budluvski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Budluvski gets to his feet - Knox follows without any prompting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Budluvski circles away.
Budluvski misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Budluvski swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Budluvski throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Budluvski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Budluvski with a body shot.
Budluvski with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Budluvski managing to block the knees to the body from Knox. #BC#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Budluvski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Budluvski jabs at Knox's body.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Budluvski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox slips under a jab from Budluvski.
A low kick from Budluvski misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that Budluvski avoids nicely.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Budluvski misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A big left from Budluvski misses.
A big left from Knox misses.
Budluvski misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
As Budluvski backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Budluvski manages to avoid it all.
Budluvski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox wants to clinch up but Budluvski keeps it at a distance.
Budluvski takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budluvski. #T4#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Budluvski was not able to check.
Budluvski keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Budluvski keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Budluvski throws a poor cross that misses
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
Budluvski wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aramis Knox made sure he mentioned 020 Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2023

#R1#
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox swings for the body but Carlson moves out of range.
Carlson connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlson moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carlson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knox - the referee stops the clock and Carlson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knox. Carlson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carlson fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carlson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlson misses the body punch
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Carlson ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox blocks a jab.
Carlson feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down. #T1#
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlson.
Carlson avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carlson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Carlson looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Carlson moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Carlson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Carlson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Carlson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlson scores with a nice strike.
Carlson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Knox.
Carlson tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Carlson missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Carlson. That snapped Knox's head back.
Carlson misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Carlson.
Carlson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carlson scrambles back to his feet.
Carlson looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox avoids the body shot from Carlson. #T3#
Carlson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlson staying out of range there.
Carlson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Knox rushes Carlson and presses him up against the cage.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carlson.
Carlson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Carlson manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Carlson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox tries to clinch but Carlson moves out of range.
Carlson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Carlson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
An inside leg kick from Carlson misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carlson.
Carlson takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Carlson misses. #T4#
Carlson throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Carlson.
Nice shot by Carlson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carlson. Carlson obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlson looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Carlson checks a leg kick.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carlson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Carlson looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Carlson lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Carlson misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carlson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carlson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlson misses with some punches.
Carlson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Carlson.
Carlson working aggressively here.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Carlson avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carlsons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlson.
Knox presses Carlson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carlson tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Carlson is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Carlson misses with a knee to the head.
Carlson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aramis Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox keeps control of Carlson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with some punches. #TD#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Knox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Carlson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlson has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Knox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlson trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Carlson passes into half guard.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Carlson is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlson is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knox keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlson throws out the jab.
Carlson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carlson throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Carlson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlson scores with a body shot.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Israel Carlson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlson. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carlson thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Carlson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox tries to clinch but Carlson is having none of it.
Carlson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Carlson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carlson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a hook.
Carlson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carlson looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Carlson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carlson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carlson tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carlson's elbow.
Carlson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Carlson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carlson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carlson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
A short right from Carlson on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Carlson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carlson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlson trying to land knees to the body.
Carlson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Carlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Knox tries to clinch up but Carlson circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlson unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Carlson connects with a solid leg kick.
Carlson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Carlson lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Carlson is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carlson misses with a looping right.
Israel Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Carlson cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carlson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox. #T3#
Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Carlson misses.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carlson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox tries to clinch but Carlson is having none of it.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlson.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Knox pushes Carlson up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlson is defending well for now.
Carlson is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlson.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Carlson avoids the damage to the body.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carlson blocks an elbow strike.
Carlson takes a shot to the head.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carlson misses with a knee to the head.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Carlson manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Carlson. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Carlson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlson attempts a low kick but it misses it's 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!
Nice body punch from Knox.
Carlson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Carlson lands.
Carlson keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Carlson misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlson cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox avoids the body shot from Carlson.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Carlson with a hook.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Israel Carlson.
I think Carlson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Knox misses. #CL#
Knox gets a clinch. #TD#
Knox jumps into guard, dragging Amiga to the mat. #SUB#
Amiga is sitting in close to Knox's body. Knox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Amiga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Amiga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Knox.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, 020 Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kamei closes the distance and clinches.
Kamei is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Kamei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox tries to pull guard but Kamei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kamei just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Knox tries to clinch up but Kamei circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Kamei pushes him off.
Kamei thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kamei back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kamei throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely. #CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox jumps guard but Kamei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kamei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamei circles 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!#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Kamei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Knox gets a clinch. #T2##BC#
Kamei manages to break the clinch.
Kamei lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Kamei misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamei looks to land a combination. Knox sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamei avoids it this time.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
As Kamei backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox cracks Kamei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
Kamei tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.#CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamei, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamei throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox keeps Kamei at a distance using the push kick.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kamei has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox digs a right hand into Kamei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamei's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Knox dips to his left and cracks Kamei with an uppercut!
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kamei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamei takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kamei lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Kamei displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Kamei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox throws a series of punches but Kamei avoids them all with ease.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Kamei.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamei slips a jab from Knox.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kamei wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Kamei breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kamei rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Kamei is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Knox throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Kamei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Kamei holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.#T2#
Kamei tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Kamei misses.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamei wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Kamei is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks. #TD2#
Knox pulls Kamei into guard.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Kamei slips nicely into half guard.
Knox is looking to control Kamei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kamei stalling.
Knox trying to hold on to Kamei's head to control him but Kamei postures up.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Kamei keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kamei is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kamei clinches with his opponent.
Knox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kamei to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kamei clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks from the clinch.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox. #CL#
Kamei darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch.
Kamei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox taking a breather.
Kamei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kamei's efforts to push away.#BC#
Kamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Kamei throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T2#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kamei's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Knox forces Kamei back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Kamei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox slips a jab from Kamei.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei is having none of it.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamei, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Kamei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Knox.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Knox. #T3#
Kamei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamei with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Kamei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox avoids the head kick by Kamei.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Kamei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamei thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox tries to clinch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely. #CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Kamei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Knox looking for a guillotine here but Kamei defends easily.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamei defends well.
Kamei's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koichi Kamei.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Winner darts in trying to clinch
and Knox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winner wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Winner wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Winner moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Knox pulls guard.
Winner throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Knox pushes a forearm under Winner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Winner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 020 Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Knox has Juan up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox keeps control of Juan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Juan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knox prevents Juan from breaking the clinch.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juan.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Knox gets control of Juan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knox will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knox is controlling Juan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Knox is looking to cinch up a triangle. Juan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Knox's body to avoid the submission. Knox has instead reached around Juan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Knox arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 020 Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: 020 FOUR
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from St. Clair.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Knox looks to throw the jab but St. Clair is out of range.
St. Clair misses the jab.
Raleigh St. Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from St. Clair. #CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
St. Clair looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Knox throws out a loose jab but St. Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and St. Clair tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St. Clair moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
St. Clair's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.#T1##CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but St. Clair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but St. Clair keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St. Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Nice shot by Knox.
St. Clair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox checks a leg kick.
St. Clair thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St. Clair.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Clair is just out of range.
Knox misses with a looping left.#T2#
St. Clair dodges the punch combination from Knox.
St. Clair stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
St. Clair avoids the body shot from Knox.
St. Clair was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Clair.
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!#CL2#
St. Clair gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a combination
and St. Clair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
St. Clair lands a jab.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but St. Clair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and St. Clair counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St. Clair working aggressively here.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Knox pulls guard.
St. Clair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Clair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
St. Clair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Our spies down at at 020 Gym inform us that Knox has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
St. Clair is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Clair has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
St. Clair seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St. Clair is working away from the top position though.
St. Clair is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St. Clair's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St. Clair's back!
Knox has the hooks in. St. Clair is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knox is trying to stick to St. Clair's back but St. Clair is turning into Knox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by St. Clair.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Raleigh St. Clair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox moves out of range as St. Clair strikes.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St. Clair doesn't seem bothered though.
St. Clair avoids the body shot from Knox.
St. Clair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
As St. Clair backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but St. Clair manages to avoid it all.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St. Clair on the side of the head.
St. Clair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox works St. Clair's body with a nice hook.
St. Clair throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
St. Clair throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
St. Clair instigates a clinch.
St. Clair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
St. Clair working aggressively here.
Knox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from St. Clair.
St. Clair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St. Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Clair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Clair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St. Clair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of St. Clair's head.
St. Clair gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Clair.#T2#
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Knox manages to pull guard.
St. Clair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
St. Clair postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
St. Clair lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St. Clair lands a couple of digs.#CUT#That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
St. Clair cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
St. Clair postures up.
Knox has momentary wrist control but St. Clair slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but St. Clair is proving a slippery customer.
St. Clair working some strikes from top position.
St. Clair connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is trying to control the position but St. Clair postures up. #T3#
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knox keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St. Clair defends well.
Knox has momentary wrist control but St. Clair slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St. Clair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St. Clair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
St. Clair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#Aramis Knox's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raleigh St. Clair!
A relieved looking Raleigh St. Clair 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Stevenson 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.#CL2#
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #T1#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stevenson.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stevenson moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox is working Stevenson over against the cage.
Stevenson working aggressively here. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Stevenson looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Stevenson just gets out of the way.
Knox throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range. #T3#
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like TeÃ³filo Stevenson has been cut.#CL2#
Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Stevenson saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Stevenson clinches. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Stevenson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TeÃ³filo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into the clinch.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Stevenson forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
Knox tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away. #CL2#
Stevenson pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Stevenson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TeÃ³filo Stevenson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Aramis Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Stevenson forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Knox blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox gets through Stevenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Knox.
Knox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
TeÃ³filo Stevenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson 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 throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Stevenson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Stevenson gets a clinch.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Knox stuns Stevenson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Knox. #CL2#
Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.#CL2#
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TeÃ³filo Stevenson'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#
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Stevenson has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevenson is defending well for now.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevenson manages to circle out of the way.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnox.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch.#T1#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox feints a jab promting Stevenson to slip. Knox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stevenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Knox breaks away
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stevenson darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #CL2#
Stevenson closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.#T3#
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Stevenson darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Knox presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Stevenson 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.#CL2#
Stevenson rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox throws an elbow that misses.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TeÃ³filo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox thuds his right hand into Stevenson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Knox's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevenson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
A relieved looking Aramis 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apollo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Apollo moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Apollo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Ray Apollo has been cut.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Apollo's ribs.#CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Knox drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox is pulling down on Apollo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Apollo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knox to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Apollo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knox pulls down on the head and he's put Apollo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ray Apollo spoke after the fight, saying 'I had ants in my pants'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Knox clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#ROC#Souza is rocked!#CL#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Souza jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knox landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knox cracks Souza with a big elbow.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Knox lands an elbow.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Knox is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Knox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox controlling from side mount.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox working the ground and pound from side control.
Knox happy to just control the position for now.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Knox controls the position.#SUB#
Knox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Knox controlling the position. #T4#
Knox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Souza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knox controlling the position. #SUB#
Knox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knox looks up at the clock and then as Souza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox controls the position. #SUB#
Knox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Knox decides to pull guard.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knox is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Souza rolls with it to try and escape but Knox cranks on the arm and Souza is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Smith
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Bronco tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bronco misses. #CL2#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Bronco tries a body shot but Knox blocks it. #TD2#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Knox wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Bronco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Bronco trying to control the position.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronco has wrist control.
Bronco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronco controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself. #SUB#
Bronco working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knox trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox looking to pass the guard.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bronco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bronco wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Bronco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knox is trying to control the position but Bronco postures up.
Knox wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bronco is now in half guard. #T4#
Knox controlling the position for now.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knox is not content to let Bronco control the position.
Knox is doing well to control the position and prevent Bronco from advancing to side control.
Knox trying to control here.
Bronco slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Bronco is out of range. #CL#
Bronco clinches.
Bronco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bronco is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but Bronco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knox trying to hold on to Bronco's head to control him but Bronco postures up.
Bronco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knox is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco lands with some strikes.
Knox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knox tries to hold on but Bronco postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T1#
Bronco looking to control but Knox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bronco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bronco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knox gets back to half guard.
Knox is looking to control Bronco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bronco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bronco working Knox over with strikes.
Knox gets full guard.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronco landing some decent shots from guard.
Bronco postures up.
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Bronco pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Bronco is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Knox tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bronco is working away from the top position though.
Bronco lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronco lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Knox taking some punishment here, with Bronco in his half guard.
Bronco is nestled in close to Knox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bronco controlling the action here.
Bronco is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bronco seems to be looking for submissions.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Knox actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bronco.
Bronco landing a few strikes.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bronco working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is not content to let Bronco control the position.
Knox lands a little strike from the bottom.#T1#
Knox defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bronco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Knox seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knox throwing shots but Bronco is blocking nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Knox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knox lands a nice short elbow.
Bronco desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bronco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bronco wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bronco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knox uses it to pass to side control.
Bronco is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Bronco is looking for a sweep.
Knox cracks Bronco with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco struggling a bit here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Chavaski needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Chavaski's coach down at Blaze Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chavaski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Chavaski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knox!
Chavaski working away.
Chavaski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chavaski is working to tighten his grip on Knox's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Knox has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chavaski is really squeezing tight and eventually Knox passes out! Chavaski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Remi Chavaski!
A relieved looking Remi Chavaski 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
Knox throws the left hand but Adee avoids the punch easily.
Adee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Adee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adee lands with a light punch inside.
Adee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knox blocks a body shot from Adee.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Adee has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Adee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Knox pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Knox has his foot on Adee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adee works his way back into a safe position though.
Knox managing to control the position.
Knox throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Adee is proving a slippery customer.
Knox is pulling down on Adee's head to control his posture.
Adee won't allow Knox to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adee blocks a jab.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Adee slips under a jab.
Adee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A jab from Adee finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox lands a jab to Adee's midsection.
Knox lunges at Adee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adee's hand.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Adee clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Adee takes a shot to the head.
Knox tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adee to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Adee tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Knox jumps guard.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Knox working for a triangle but Adee defends it easily.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox trying to strike off his back. #SU2#
Adee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knox, up you get! #T4#
Knox misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Adee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Adee counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adee to keep the fight standing.
Knox fails to pull guard.
Adee lands an uppercut.
Knox blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arriorus Adee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adee scores with a kick to the body.
Adee scores with a leg kick.
Knox takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Adee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Knox misses.
Adee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Adee.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Adee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Adee takes the fight into the clinch.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Adee has him pressed against the cage.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adee walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adee.
Adee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Adee seems unphased.
Adee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox blocks a jab.
A cross from Knox lands.
Adee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adee.
Adee misses with a head kick.
Adee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adee connects with the punch.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Adee ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Adee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Adee slips under a jab from Knox.#T2#
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox tries to pull guard but Adee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Adee.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adee smiles and moves away.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adee.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
A jab from Knox misses.
A solid body kick from Adee.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Adee.
Adee misses with a head kick. #T3#
Knox connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Knox scores with the left hand. Adee knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adee misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Arriorus Adee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adee throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adee walks into a jab.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adee at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Adee's head back.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Adee misses.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Adee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Adee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
A short uppercut from Adee.
Adee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Adee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arriorus Adee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adee presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adee walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Adee.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Adee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Knox slips a straight right by Adee.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arriorus Adee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Adee misses.
Adee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Adee swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Adee throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
Adee misses with a wild body shot.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adee misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Adee ducks down to avoid it.
Adee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Knox misses with a body shot
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adee at a distance.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Adee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Adee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox moves away from the strike by Adee.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Adee.
Adee takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Knox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adee uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Knox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knox.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.
Knox wants to control but Adee postures up.
Adee has control of an arm but Knox manages to advance to Adee's back!#T3##SUB#
Knox working for the choke.
Knox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Knox is looking for a choke. Adee gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Adee manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Adee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knox's guard. #T4#
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox punching from the bottom.
Adee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adee postures up. #SUB#
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aramis Knox.
I think Adee 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 219
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox lunges at Funaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funaki's hand.
Funaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Funaki slips a straight right by Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Knox misses with a right hand
letting Funaki counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Funaki.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Knox misses. #TD2#
Funaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knox's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knox is trying to keep Funaki in close.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Knox looking to control but Funaki passes into half guard.
Funaki blocks the strikes from Knox. #SUB#
Knox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Funaki get's back to his feet.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.#CL2#
Funaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Knox pulls guard.
Knox trying to strike off his back.
Knox trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funaki is one step ahead there.
Knox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Funaki from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Funaki stands and steps away. Knox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knox lands with a straight right. Funaki didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Funaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki lands a nice uppercut.
Funaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T3#
Knox fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Funaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Funaki misses with a knee strike.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funaki's elbow. #TD#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #SUB#
Knox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knox looking to control but Funaki passes into half guard. #T4#
Knox is not content to let Funaki control the position.
We've been informed that Funaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Funaki controlling the action here.
Knox throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Funaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Knox is pressing down on Funaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Funaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Knox looks to land a left hand but Funaki moved out of range nicely.
Funaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Funaki moved out of range.#CL2#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Funaki. Funaki maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Funaki.
Funaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Funaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Funaki.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Funaki lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Knox avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Funaki. #T1#
Funaki missing with knees to the body.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox jumps guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox jumps guard but Funaki stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Funaki clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki has him pressed against the cage.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Knox jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Masa Funaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Knox has control of Funaki's left arm, preventing Funaki from doing any damage. #SUB#
Funaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funaki trying to move into half guard but instead Knox has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Funaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox passes Funaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knox trying to control the action but Funaki is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Knox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Funaki wants to control the action here but instead Knox manages to pass to full mount!
Funaki is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Funaki tries to hold on but Knox pushes him away.
Knox misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Funaki is looking to improve his position but Knox isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Knox scoring with strikes but Funaki is staying in there.
Knox throwing strikes here but Funaki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Funaki tries to reverse the position but Knox maintains control.
Knox looking to control but Funaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knox controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Funaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Funaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab. Funaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funaki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Funaki's head back.
Funaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Funaki gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Funaki takes a shot to the head.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Funaki controls the action.
Funaki lands a nice elbow.
Knox avoids the elbow strike from Funaki, against the cage.
Funaki is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
Funaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Funaki misses with a two punch combination.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for 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!
Funaki misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Funaki motions for Knox to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funaki.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Aramis Knox's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Funaki moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Funaki working Knox over with knees to the body.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Knox lands a left hand.
Funaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funaki misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Knox jumps guard and drags Funaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Funaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Funaki looking to pass the guard.
Funaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Knox keeping full guard, as Funaki tries to pass.
Funaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Funaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funaki keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Funaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
As Knox backs off Funaki throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Funaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funaki is working Knox over against the cage.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funaki is keeping busy.
Funaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funaki misses with a punch to the body.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Funaki.
I think Funaki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
After the fight, Masa Funaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Aramis Knox had this to say: 'Sheeeeeeeeit. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Holloway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holloway scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Knox.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Holloway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holloway tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Holloway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. #CL2#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox blocks a body shot from Holloway. #T1#
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holloway.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Knox blocks a body shot from Holloway.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holloway smiles and moves away.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Holloway misses with a looping right.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Holloway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knox.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Knox. #T2#
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox trying to stall but Holloway improves his position.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holloway throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holloway misses with a body shot.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Holloway forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holloway misses with the head strike.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Holloway has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Holloway fails to land.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox avoiding damage.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with the head strike. #T4#
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway slows down the pace here.
Holloway lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway is trying to stall.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a right hand that Holloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Holloway also avoids with ease.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Holloway misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Holloway ducks down to avoid it.
Knox lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holloway tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holloway.
Knox throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox thuds a left hand into Holloway's body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Holloway.
Holloway slips under a jab.
Holloway throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Holloway missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox is trying to stall.
Holloway takes a shot to the head.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holloway walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Holloway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Knox jumps guard. #T2##SUB2#
Knox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holloway has passed into half guard!
Knox wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Holloway jumps into side control!
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holloway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holloway is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Holloway decides to stand back up.
Holloway takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.#CL#
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Holloway presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox tries to pull guard but Holloway won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Holloway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Holloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Holloway.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Holloway.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Holloway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holloway.
Holloway throws a leg kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Holloway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway slips under a jab.
Holloway moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway gets in close and tags Knox with a short punch that almost sends Knox to the mat! Oh Knox is in big trouble! He turns his back on Holloway, trying to create some distance but Holloway rushes him, striking wildly and Knox goes down! The referee tackles Holloway into the cage to end the fight! Holloway is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Aramis Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sheeeeeeeeit. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 202
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itzpapalotltotec was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox keeps Itzpapalotltotec under control for a moment.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controls the position from side control.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec advances to mount.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to take his opponent's back.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace for now.
Knox wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take his opponent's back but Knox doesn't allow it.
Knox is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from mount.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Itzpapalotltotec isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Knox wants to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Knox wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but instead Knox manages to regain half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Itzpapalotltotec has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is working for a submission of some sort.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox connects with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.#T1#
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Itzpapalotltotec and move into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Knox's body.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Itzpapalotltotec seems unphased.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Knox misses with a straight left.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Knox stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem phased though.
Itzpapalotltotec lands the left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is staying active underneath Itzpapalotltotec, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Itzpapalotltotec is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Knox misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Knox actively working from the bottom here.
Itzpapalotltotec is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knox trying to hold on to Itzpapalotltotec's head to control him but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox keeping full guard, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to pass. #SUB#
Knox is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec frees his head nicely. Oh but Knox has switched to an armbar! Itzpapalotltotec is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aramis Knox!
Our winner, Aramis 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 190
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
Foley slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Foley.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Knox rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Foley.
Knox keeps control of Foley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox fails to pull guard.
Foley pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Foley.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to pull guard but Foley won't allow it.
Knox jumps guard but Foley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foley with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Foley working Knox over with knees to the body.#TD#
Knox pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foley looking to pass the guard.
Foley is looking to stand up but Knox won't let him.
Foley won't allow Knox to sweep him here. #SUB#
Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.
Knox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox looking to control.
Foley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Foley content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Knox has locked up a guillotine! Knox's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Foley is holding on here and Knox must be using up a lot of energy. Foley has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Knox gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aramis Knox!
A relieved looking Aramis 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funaki doesn't seem phased though.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funaki. Funaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Funaki.
Funaki throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Funaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Funaki lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Knox jumps guard and drags Funaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Knox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funaki defends well.
Knox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Knox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Knox working for a triangle but Funaki defends it easily.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Funaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funaki wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funaki controlling the action here.
Funaki prevents Knox from improving his position.
Funaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Knox is looking for a triangle but Funaki pushes his legs off easily.
Funaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Knox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Funaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funaki has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox being controlled here momentarily.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Funaki is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funaki is controlling Knox's posture.
Knox landing some decent shots from guard.
Knox wants to control from the top but Funaki keeps moving.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki.
A jab from Knox misses.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox checks a low kick from Funaki.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Funaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Funaki works Knox's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Funaki in a clinch. #T1#
Knox lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Knox pulls guard successfully.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knox wants to sweep here but Funaki controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Knox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Funaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Knox.
Knox tries to buck Funaki off but Funaki is having none of it.
Knox tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SU2#
Funaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knox connects with a body shot.#T2#
Knox wants to clinch up but Funaki keeps it at a distance.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki. #CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox fails to pull guard.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funaki.
Funaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one. #T3#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Funaki's head but Funaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Knox takes an elbow to the temple.
Knox fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Funaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Funaki.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox jumps guard but Funaki stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Funaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funaki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Funaki 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 Funaki can turn it around.
Knox tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funaki missing with knees to the body.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Knox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funaki to keep the fight standing.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Knox slips under a jab from Funaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Funaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Funaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Funaki settles back down.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range. #CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funaki tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Nice body punch from Funaki.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox jumps guard but Funaki stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Knox jumps guard. #SUB#
Knox looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Funaki has picked Knox up and slammed him! Knox can't keep hold of the triangle and Funaki manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Funaki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Funaki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Funaki advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funaki trying to control but Knox is having none of it. #T1#
Knox is working to get back to half guard.
Funaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knox is trying to escape the mount.
Funaki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Funaki trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Funaki controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Funaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Knox wants to control but Funaki is having none of it.
Funaki throws some wild stikes that Knox manages to avoid easily.
Knox is looking to get to half guard.
Funaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Knox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Knox flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Funaki is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Knox misses the jab.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funaki swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Funaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funaki scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Knox gets a clinch.
Funaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Funaki.
A right hook to the body lands for Funaki.
Funaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Funaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki lands a shot to the body.
Knox tries to pull guard but Funaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Funaki lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Funaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funaki 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
Masa Funaki 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.
In defeat, Aramis Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sheeeeeeeeit. '.

Event: CFC 499: Tiotio v Riker
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Kongsangchai sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongsangchai throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Kongsangchai in a clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox jumps guard but Kongsangchai stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai with a knee 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!
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongsangchai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Kongsangchai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aramis Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Knox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongsangchai is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kongsangchai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kongsangchai has managed to get both his arms back between Knox's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Knox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kongsangchai passes into half guard.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Knox working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kongsangchai has passed into half guard!
Kongsangchai tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Knox. #T2#
Knox tries to get to full guard but Kongsangchai has control of the leg. #SU2#
Kongsangchai decides to stand and escape the position.
Kongsangchai misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands with a straight right. Kongsangchai didn't see that one coming.
Kongsangchai scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kongsangchai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kongsangchai has knocked Knox down with a huge combo! Kongsangchai steps away and waves a wobbly Knox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#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!#CL2#
Kongsangchai clinches with his opponent.
Knox tries to pull guard but Kongsangchai won't allow it.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongsangchai smiles and moves away. #T3#
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well. #KD2#
Kongsangchai lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Kongsangchai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Aramis Knox's cut is getting worse.
Kongsangchai fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Knox out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akara Kongsangchai!
The defeated Aramis Knox had this to say: 'Sheeeeeeeeit. '.

Event: C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Knox swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel delivers a nice body kick.
Joteel cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Joteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joteel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joteel scores with a nice strike.
Joteel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joteel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox slips a straight right by Joteel.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Joteel throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Joteel misses the body punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Joteel.#T1#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joteel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Joteel tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Joteel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Joteel's shoulder, as Joteel tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a hook but Joteel blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joteel.
Joteel is looking to land body kicks.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Joteel lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox cracks Joteel with an open hand slap.
Joteel swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joteel counters with a straight right hand.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joteel doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joteel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox jabs Joteel right on the nose. Joteel blinks but takes it well.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joteel counters with a good, hard body kick but Knox shrugs it off.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Joteel shakes him off and moves away.
Joteel scores with a punch to the head.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Joteel moves away and avoids it.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Joteel shakes him off and moves away.
Joteel jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Joteel falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Joteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#T3#
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Joteel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joteel throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacque Joteel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joteel connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joteel.
Joteel misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joteel scrambles back to his feet.
Joteel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joteel. That's going to slow Knox down.
A shot to the body from Joteel misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Joteel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joteel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joteel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joteel scores with a body shot.
Joteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
Joteel loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
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 Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Joteel.
Joteel lands a jab.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joteel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joteel scores with a nice right hand.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel scores with a leg kick.
Joteel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Joteel's head.
Knox throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joteel slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Joteel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox staying out of range there.
Joteel misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws a body punch but Joteel moves out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Joteel's shoulder, as Joteel tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel is looking to counter punch.
Joteel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Joteel moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joteel throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Joteel finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
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!
Joteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joteel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Joteel misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Joteel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joteel takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joteel looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joteel throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joteel throws out the jab.
Joteel throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joteel.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
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 looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joteel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Joteel scores with a body shot.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.
Joteel motions for Knox to come forward. Joteel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
Joteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel thumps Knox with a low kick.
Joteel scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Joteel defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Joteel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joteel misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Joteel and move into the clinch position.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Joteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Joteel's ribs.
Joteel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Joteel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Joteel moved out of range nicely.
Joteel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joteel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Joteel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Joteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Joteel misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joteel takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Joteel with an uppercut!
Joteel throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Joteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Joteel blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel walks into a left hand.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Joteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Knox.
Joteel with a nice cross.#T1#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joteel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacque Joteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox defending well as Joteel loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses the jab.
Joteel lands with a good body shot.
Knox moves forwards but Joteel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Joteel.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
Knox with a hook.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox moves out of range as Joteel strikes.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Joteel.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Joteel's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joteel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joteel.
Joteel thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joteel.
Joteel misses the shot to the body.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T3#
Joteel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Joteel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Joteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox throws a jab when Joteel was well out of range.
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Joteel.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Joteel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joteel scores with a push kick.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses with a hook
and Joteel counters with a stiff right hand.
Joteel digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target. #T4#
Joteel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
Joteel cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Joteel misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Good standup being displayed there by Joteel as he connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Joteel!
Knox takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Joteel slips the punch.
Joteel throws out a powerful jab.
Joteel looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joteel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joteel looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox throws a hook but Joteel blocks it.
Nice cross by Joteel.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Knox swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws the left hand but Joteel avoids the punch easily.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joteel misses with a straight right.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Joteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel slips a jab from Knox.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Knox misses.
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Joteel lands a jab.
Knox swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Knox moves forwards but Joteel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joteel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Joteel misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Joteel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Joteel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Joteel is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joteel jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joteel feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Joteel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Joteel throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Joteel lands the left hand.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joteel.
Joteel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Joteel finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Joteel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joteel doesn't seem phased though.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joteel.#T3#
Knox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joteel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Joteel has got the better of the exchanges.
Joteel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Knox misses.
Joteel lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Joteel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Good leg kick by Joteel.
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Joteel throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Joteel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nice body punch from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joteel lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Joteel throws a quick counter head kick but Knox was just out of range.
Knox slips a jab from Joteel.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Joteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joteel throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Joteel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Joteel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joteel throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Joteel only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Joteel had his way with Aramis Knox in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Joteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joteel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
letting Joteel counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox checks a low kick from Joteel.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Joteel misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
It looked like Joteel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Joteel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joteel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joteel 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.
Joteel throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Joteel wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joteel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Joteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a nice hook to Joteel's body. Joteel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Joteel swings for the body but Knox moves out of range. #T2#
Knox slips a jab from Joteel.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joteel doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Joteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
A quick step to the side and Joteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Joteel
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Joteel tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joteel with the inside leg kick.
Joteel throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.#T3#
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Joteel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joteel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Joteel misses
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox with a jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joteel thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Joteel's head back. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joteel momentarily.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joteel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jacque Joteel, 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.
Aramis Knox was interviewed post fight and said '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Ahma cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range. #CL2#
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Knox has Ahma pushed against the cage.
Ahma avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Knox avoids the head kick by Ahma.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
Ahma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahma.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Ahma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Ahma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ahma trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ahma just content to control the position.
Ahma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox is letting Ahma control him for a moment.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahma controlling the position.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knox connects with a nice short shot to Ahma's temple.
Ahma taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahma regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Knox stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahma blocking some punches. #T1#
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #TD2#
Ahma gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma managing to control the position.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahma has wrist control.#T2#
Knox trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox works over Ahma with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox landing with the ground and pound.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ahma trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Knox working for submissions but it's allowed Ahma to get to half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Ahma sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is in trouble now - Ahma has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahma looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Ahma gets a clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ahma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Knox is looking for a triangle here but Ahma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ahma trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox wants to control but Ahma postures up.
Ahma trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SU2#
Ahma stands up out of the half guard.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox lunges at Ahma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahma's hand. #TD2#
Ahma gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ahma stalling.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahma is taking a breather. Knox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahma is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knox is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahma has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C79: Po vs. Steve II
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lermontov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lermontov throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a hook. Lermontov ducked under it nicely.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lermontov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox slips a jab from Lermontov.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Lermontov misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a jab when Lermontov was well out of range.#T1#
Lermontov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lermontov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov connects with a single shot there.
Knox staying out of range there.
Lermontov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lermontov works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Lermontov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.#T2#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Lermontov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Lermontov. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Knox slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Jab, jab by Lermontov - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head. #T4#
Lermontov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Lermontov.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lermontov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Lermontov throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Lermontov.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lermontov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A little jabbing left from Lermontov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lermontov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov works the jab nicely.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox defending well as Lermontov loads up on a big left hand.
Knox is looking to wear down Lermontov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Lermontov misses.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lermontov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Lermontov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Knox blocks a jab.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands with a hook. Lermontov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Knox.
It seemed like Lermontov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lermontov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lermontov lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox blocks a head kick by Lermontov.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lermontov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lermontov defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Lermontov misses with a straight right.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox slips under a jab.
Lermontov's corner calls for a 1-2. Lermontov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Knox misses.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Knox avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with the combination.
Knox slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Knox digs a good body shot into Lermontov's ribs.#T4#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox slips a jab from Lermontov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox cracks Lermontov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lermontov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Lermontov throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lermontov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lermontov throws a big shot that misses.
Lermontov walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Lermontov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lermontov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Lermontov misses with a leg kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses the jab.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lermontov manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Lermontov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lermontov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lermontov manages to circle out of the way.
Lermontov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lermontov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lermontov throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Lermontov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov misses with a few strikes there.
Lermontov slips a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Lermontov lands with a right hand.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Knox throws a right hand that Lermontov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lermontov also avoids with ease.
Lermontov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.
That kick from Lermontov tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox staying out of range there.
A big left from Knox misses.
Lermontov misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lermontov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lermontov throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Lermontov moves out of range as Knox strikes.#T3#
Knox throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Lermontov moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lermontov cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
Lermontov moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Lermontov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Lermontov throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a jab when Lermontov was well out of range.
Lermontov staying out of range there.#CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lermontov decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lermontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lermontov's head.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Lermontov's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lermontov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox won't allow Lermontov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lermontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Fiyero Lermontov just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A big right from Lermontov misses.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
A combination from Lermontov does no damage.
Lermontov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Knox takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Knox takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Lermontov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lermontov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lermontov moves away from the strike by Knox.
Lermontov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Lermontov lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Lermontov misses with a head kick. #T2#
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lermontov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov jabs at Knox's body.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Lermontov ducks down to avoid it.
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox jabs Lermontov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Knox misses.
Lermontov throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lermontov. Those never looked like landing.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Jab by Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Lermontov's head.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Lermontov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lermontov.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov.
A cross from Knox lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox slips under a jab.
Lermontov lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Lermontov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lermontov doesn't seem phased though.
Lermontov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lermontov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Lermontov misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Lermontov throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Lermontov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
A big left from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov swings widly with a right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lermontov misses with a wild combination.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov misses with a double jab.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lermontov momentarily. #T1#
Lermontov looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Lermontov avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lermontov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Lermontov's belly button to the back.
Lermontov misses with a double jab.
Lermontov lands a head shot.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Lermontov's head but Lermontov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox checks a low kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lermontov.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Lermontov slips the punch.
Lermontov misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lermontov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Lermontov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Lermontov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lermontov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Lermontov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Fiyero Lermontov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.#T4#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Knox digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
Knox checks a low kick from Lermontov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox connects with a right hand. Lermontov shakes it off.
Lermontov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lermontov tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
A cross from Lermontov lands.
Knox tries to clinch there but Lermontov circles away.
Lermontov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aramis Knox.
I think Lermontov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov is the new lightweight champion!
Fiyero Lermontov 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.
The defeated Aramis Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Honey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Honey throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Honeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Honey off the cage and back into range.
Honey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Honey.
Honey throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honey misses with a hook to the body
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Honey. #T1#
Honey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#CL#
Honey closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Honey on the inside.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Knox pushes Honey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox pushes Honey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Honey lands a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Honey misses with some punches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honey misses with some punches.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Honey.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Honey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Honey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
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.
Honey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Honey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Honey blocks a jab.#CL#
Honey clinches.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Honey avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox misses with some punches.
Honey is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Honey down to the mat. Honey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Some wild striking there from Honey. #T3#
Honey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Honey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Honey and move into the clinch position.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Honey slips the punch.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Honey moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Knox darts in and clinches Honey up against the cage.
Honey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Honey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey blocking some punches. #T4##BC#
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Honey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Honey throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honey on the side of the head.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honey loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Honey throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Honey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Honey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Honey looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Honey walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Honey circles away quickly and effectively.
Honey slips under a jab.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target. #CL#
Honey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
A short left from Honey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Honey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Honey takes the fight into the clinch.
Honey is pushing Knox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Honey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Honey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Honey avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Honey gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Honey as Knox tries to tie him up.
Hugh Honey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Nice body punch from Honey - that landed with a thud.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Honey stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Honey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honey walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Honey.
Honey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Honey rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Knox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Honey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox prevents a body shot from Honey.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
Knox blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox trying to stall but Honey improves his position.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honey stalling in the clinch but Knox improves position.
Honey pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
Honey presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox prevents a body shot from Honey.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey tries to circle away but Knox has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Honey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Honey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Honey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Honey catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Honey scores with a nice right hand.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Honey clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Honey should have avoided that one.
Honey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honey throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honey.
Honey connects with a looping right hand.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
Honey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Honey catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Honey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Knox lands with a hook. Honey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Honey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honey moves away.
A big left from Knox misses.
Honey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #CL#
Honey darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox working aggressively here.
Honey digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Honey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Honey misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Honey avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox avoids the body shot from Honey.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Honey's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Honey. Honey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Honey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Honey throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Honey scores with a hook.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Honey misses with a hook.
Knox blocks a jab.
Honey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Honey.
Honey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honey thinking.
Honey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Honey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Honey misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Honey moves into the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Honey. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Honey on the side of the head.
Knox slips under a jab.#CL2#
Knox has Honey up against the cage in a clinch.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honey.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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.#R4#
Honey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Honey takes one on the button.
Honey throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.#CL#
Honey closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Honey avoiding damage.
Knox working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Honey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a jab. Honey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Honey misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Honey misses with a double jab.
Honey 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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox misses with a hook
and Honey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Knox misses. #CL#
Honey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Honey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox prevents a body shot from Honey.
Honey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Honey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A short uppercut from Knox.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Honey.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
Honey can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Honey trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land. #T3#
Honey lands a left hand.
Honey taking a breather.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Honey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honey wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Honey is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Honey into the cage.
Honey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Honey.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox tries to stall but Honey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Honey has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Honey working aggressively here.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Honey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Honey lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T1#
Honey has Knox pressed against the cage.
Honey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Knox works on Honey's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Honey lands a body punch.
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC#
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Honey counters with a two punch combo.
Honey misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Honey misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Honey has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Honey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honey.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Honey's efforts to push away.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Honey breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Knox cracks a nice hook into Honey's ribs.
Donk. Knox catches Honey right on the button with a cross.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Honey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honey lands a jab.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Honey.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Honey counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Honey's head backwards.
Honey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honey moves out of range of the strikes.
Honey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Honey misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey misses with a body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Knox catches Honey right on the button with a cross.
Honey drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Honey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.#CL#
Honey has managed to clinch.
Honey digs a right hand into Knox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knox's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Honey lands with a light punch inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hugh Honey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aramis Knox made sure he mentioned PWNAGEâ„¢, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C72: Kahn vs. Kuwabara 3
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Akechi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Akechi cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akechi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
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.
Akechi misses with a hook.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akechi slips a jab from Knox.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akechi's hands.
Akechi misses with a hook.
Knox throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Knox sizes up Akechi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox cracks Akechi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Knox.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.#T2#
Akechi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Knox slips a straight right by Akechi.
Akechi swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Akechi misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Akechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Akechi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akechi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akechi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Jubei Akechi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knox works Akechi's body with a nice hook.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Akechi with a hook.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Akechi throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Akechi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Akechi throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Akechi's shoulder, as Akechi tries to avoid the shot.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Akechi misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox defending well as Akechi loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi misses with a looping left.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Akechi misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Knox jabs Akechi right on the nose. Akechi blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akechi.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Akechi moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Akechi jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Akechi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Akechi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akechi.
Knox lands with a cross.
Akechi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Akechi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a looping left.
Akechi digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Akechi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Akechi connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Akechi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akechi throws a sloppy body shot
and Akechi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses the jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akechi throws out the jab.
Akechi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Knox trying to control the position. #T2#
Akechi pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Akechi keeps him under control.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Akechi stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Rings Russia inform us that Akechi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knox wants to get up but he can't break Akechi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Akechi working a defensive guard here.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Knox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akechi's head.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akechi holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox is in close to Akechi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Knox lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Knox connects with a couple of short punches.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Knox working some strikes from top position.
Knox trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox gave a mention to PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C69: McNasty vs. Gee
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sea. Those never looked like landing.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sea throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Sea throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sea throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sea throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sea fails to land with a series of punches.
Sea scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##CL2#
Sea has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sea moves away from the strike by Knox.
Coral Sea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sea looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sea misses with a low kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sea fails to land with a series of punches.
Sea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox digs a good hook to Sea's body.
Sea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Sea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sea stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sea.
Sea doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sea lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sea throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox cracks Sea with a good jab.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sea at a distance.
Sea tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sea tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Sea has Knox up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sea.
Sea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Sea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sea throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sea throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Sea.
Sea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Sea.
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Sea's belly button to the back.
Sea misses with a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sea looks winded!
Sea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox blocks a head kick by Sea.
Sea tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sea misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox avoids the head kick by Sea.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Coral Sea will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox lunges at Sea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sea's hand.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox stuns Sea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Sea both land. Nice combination.
Sea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Sea misses with a head kick.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sea in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Sea throws a counter combo.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox stuns Sea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Sea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Sea. #T1#
Sea throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Knox.
Sea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Sea takes one on the button.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sea misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sea looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well. #T2#
Sea wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sea is breathing heavily.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Sea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sea walks into a left hand.
Sea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Sea with an uppercut!
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sea on the side of the head.
Sea throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sea throws a head kick that misses
and Sea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sea throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Knox cracks Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coral Sea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Sea throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Sea manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sea clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Sea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox lands with a hook. Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sea doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sea lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Sea should have avoided that one.
Sea tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox lands with a good body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sea's head.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sea misses with a body kick.
Sea wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox blocks a head kick by Sea.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox blocks a head kick by Sea.
Knox works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Sea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sea scrambles back to his feet.
Sea throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox cracks Sea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sea's head.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sea in his tracks.
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sea misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Sea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Sea misses with a double jab.
Sea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox with a hook.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sea throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Sea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Sea's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a looping left.
Sea raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sea misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Sea throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Sea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Sea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Sea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Sea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Knox.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox lands with a hook. Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea staying out of range there.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sea can do to turn this around?
Sea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Knox.
Sea throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Sea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Sea misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sea misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Knox catches Sea right on the button with a cross.
Sea misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Sea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Sea's head back.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Sea misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Sea.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sea momentarily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Sea moved out of range nicely.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox jabs Sea right on the nose. Sea blinks but takes it well.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox punishes Sea's body with a nice straight punch.
Sea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview.

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
White Jr throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and White Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
White Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
White Jr rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from White Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.#T1#
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
White Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Knox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce White Jr.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White Jr can't get the takedown.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White Jr thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through White Jr's defenses. #T2#
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Knox misses.
White Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox lands a jab to White Jr's midsection.
White Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping White Jr under the eye.#T3#
White Jr takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
White Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White Jr has a takedown stuffed.
White Jr takes one to the chin there.
White Jr lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr walks into a jab.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from White Jr. Those never looked like landing.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
White Jr fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
White Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White Jr 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 Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knox drops his hands momentarily and White Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab by Knox.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox digs a good hook to White Jr's body.
White Jr throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
White Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from White Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.#T1#
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps White Jr's head back.
White Jr tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox looks to land a left hand but White Jr moved out of range nicely.
White Jr misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
White Jr tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox looks to land a right hand but White Jr moved out of range.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from White Jr lands.
White Jr defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
White Jr misses with the body kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and White Jr ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
White Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
White Jr clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox lands a jab to White Jr's midsection.#T4#
White Jr looks to clinch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox punishes White Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
White Jr defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
White Jr drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White Jr thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
White Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from White Jr.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White Jr misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
White Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
White Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox moves away from the strike by White Jr. #T1#
Knox misses the jab.
White Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
White Jr sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it.
White Jr takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a looping right.
White Jr cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
A left lands for White Jr.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through White Jr's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for White Jr.
White Jr throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Knox scores with a hook.
White Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
A punch combination from White Jr misses.
White Jr looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Knox throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
White Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White Jr's head.
White Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White Jr! But no joy.#T4#
White Jr scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
White Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox pulls White Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents White Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
White Jr postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr.
I think White Jr 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Aramis Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Lermontov takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov walks into a jab.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Lermontov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Lermontov throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Lermontov only half commits.
Knox tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Lermontov has managed to clinch. #TD#
Lermontov jumps guard and drags Knox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lermontov wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lermontov has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lermontov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lermontov, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox with a nice head shot there.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Lermontov.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermontov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Lermontov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lermontov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lermontov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Lermontov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knox escapes and throws Lermontov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lermontov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lermontov is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
Lermontov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lermontov taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Lermontov trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knox connects with a nice short shot to Lermontov's temple. #T3#
Lermontov is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lermontov tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lermontov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
Lermontov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Lermontov avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Lermontov is looking for the choke from the back position but Knox is controlling his hands well.
Lermontov gets his hands free as Knox looks to control. #SUB#
Lermontov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4#
Knox trying to control the hands but Lermontov won't let him. #SUB#
Lermontov working for the choke. #SUB#
Knox fending off the submission attempt from Lermontov.
Knox trying to control the action but Lermontov just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lermontov is looking for the choke from the back position but Knox is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Lermontov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Lermontov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lermontov with a body shot.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Lermontov throws a right hand that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Knox scores with a jab.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lermontov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lermontov at a distance.
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lermontov pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
Lermontov jumps guard but Knox stands there with Lermontov around his waist. Lermontov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox looking to stall. #TD#
Lermontov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lermontov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lermontov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!
Knox trying to control the action but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
Fiyero Lermontov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lermontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Knox working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Knox is trying to control the action in half guard but Lermontov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lermontov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Lermontov's head. #SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.
Lermontov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!#T4##SUB#
Lermontov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Knox is defending well though. Lermontov let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Knox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lermontov's arms. #SUB#
Lermontov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Knox reverses the position brilliantly into Lermontov's guard!
Knox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lermontov's head.
Knox cracks Lermontov with a solid left hand.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Knox trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Lermontov moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Lermontov throws a head kick that misses.
Lermontov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lermontov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a nice strike.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lermontov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lermontov is looking to clinch.
Lermontov slips a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Lermontov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lermontov lands with a right hand.
Knox moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Lermontov jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox lands a nice hook to Lermontov's body. Lermontov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
A big right from Knox misses.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Lermontov jabs at Knox's body.
Lermontov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lermontov scores with a nice head shot.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lermontov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Lermontov moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Lermontov works the jab nicely.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lermontov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lermontov's head backwards.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lermontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lermontov rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Knox won't allow it.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook. Lermontov ducked under it nicely.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Lermontov is just out of range.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Lermontov.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov misses with a head kick.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aramis Knox!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aramis Knox waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahma.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.#CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Ahma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Ahma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Ahma laying and praying for a moment but Knox takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ahma lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ahma wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Ahma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knox is looking to control Ahma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox taking some punishment here, with Ahma in his half guard.
Ahma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Knox is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma. #T2##SUB#
Ahma is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Ahma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahma throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Ahma passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Ahma working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Knox's thigh. Knox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox has Ahma pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahma throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ahma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard. #REVR#
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahma has wrist control.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahma wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Knox is thwarting Ahma's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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#
Ahma misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Ahma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ahma tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Knox misses.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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? #CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Knox. #T1#
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Knox leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Ahma is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
Knox pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocking some punches.
Ahma pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahma throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox walks into a jab.
Ahma loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ahma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox 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.#T4#
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahma finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahma 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.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Ahma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahma throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Ahma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ahma does it's job there.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Ahma counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Ahma pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Knox works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahma.
Ahma misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Ahma throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahma misses with a hook.
Knox slips under a jab.
Ahma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox slips under a jab from Ahma.
Ahma darts in trying to clinch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Ahma is looking to counter punch.
Ahma is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Knox.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verneri Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahma's head.#T4#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Ahma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox checks a low kick from Ahma.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Ahma catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aramis Knox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jab by Ahma.
Ahma defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahma momentarily. #ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahma fakes the leg kick and cracks Knox in the body.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahma looks to throw a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Ahma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Ahma lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox takes one on the button.
Ahma blocks a jab.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Ahma moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Knox tries to stall but Ahma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma. #T3#
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
A short left from Ahma.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahma is keeping busy.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox avoiding damage.
Knox presses Ahma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Ahma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Ahma manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma is looking to advance position but Knox won't allow it.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahma. #T4#
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahma thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahma is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ahma working Knox over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma had his way with Aramis Knox in that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahma lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Ahma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.#T1#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahma tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma throws a head kick that misses.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Ahma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ahma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ahma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahma throws a good cross that connects.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws out a counter right but Ahma avoids it with no problem.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
Ahma tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it. #TD#
Ahma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Knox is defending well.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Verneri Ahma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Ahma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ahma drops an elbow to the side of Knox's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ahma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ahma trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Ahma with the ground and pound but Knox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Ahma is proving a slippery customer.
Knox trying to control the position here.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Verneri Ahma.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Aramis Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C47: Ahma vs. Spud
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honey staying out of range there.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Honey moved out of range.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Honey has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Honey finds it's target.
Honey ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honey.
Knox throws a hook but Honey avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Honey slips a jab from Knox.#T1#
Honey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honey moves away.
Honey looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Honey thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Honey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Honey as he connects with a hook.
A left lands 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 blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Aramis Knox's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Honey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Knox avoids the body shot from Honey.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honey tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses with a hook. Honey ducked under it nicely.
Honey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Honey's head back.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Honey moves into range and clinches up with Knox.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
Honey jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
Honey drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Honey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Honey lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Honey has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Honey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honey is looking to clinch.
A big left from Knox misses.
Honey is looking to clinch.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Honey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Honey doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Honey moved out of range nicely.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Honey moves away from the strike by Knox.
Honey works Knox's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
A combination from Honey does no damage.
Knox swings for the body but Honey moves out of range.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Honey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Honey tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Honey ducks down to avoid it.
Honey tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Honey misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Knox jabs Honey to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Honey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
A lazy left from Honey finds it's target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Honey is out of range.
Donk. Knox catches Honey right on the button with a cross.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Honey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey moves away from the strike by Knox.
Honey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand 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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Honey has time to react.#T2##CL2#
Honey rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Honey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Honey misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Honey slips under a jab from Knox.
Honey takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox sizes up Honey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honey scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Honey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily. #CUT2#Aramis Knox's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox moves out of range as Honey strikes.
Honey misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range. #T3#
Honey lands a slapping body shot.
Honey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honey ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Honey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Honey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
A big right from Honey misses.
Knox misses with a hook. Honey ducked under it nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Honey's ribs.
Honey misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Honey misses the target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honey misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey throws a good cross that connects.
Honey throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Honey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Honey throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Honey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Honey tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Honey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Honey slips a jab from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Honey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Honey 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.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Honey swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Honey at a distance.
A big right from Knox misses.
Honey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Honey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Honey misses the jab.
Honey tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Honey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey swinging wildly here.
Jab by Honey.
Honey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T1#
Honey missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Honey.
Honey slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox scores with the left hand. Honey knows he should have avoided that one.
Honey moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a body shot.
Honey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Good standup being displayed there by Honey as he connects with a hook.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Honey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honey looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Knox misses with a hook. Honey ducked under it nicely.
Knox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
Honey blocks a jab.
Knox works the jab nicely.#ROC#Honey is rocked!
Knox throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Honey stumbling backwards into the cage! Honey bounces back off the cage towards Knox, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Knox lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Knox celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Knox punishes Darwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darwin throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Darwin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darwin! But no joy.
Darwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Knox scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox slips a straight right by Darwin.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin moves away from the strike by Knox.
Darwin unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Darwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox cracks Darwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Darwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darwin's head.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darwin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darwin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
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 Knox misses.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Darwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darwin slips under a jab.
Darwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Darwin needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin connects with the punch.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Knox tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Knox.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox jabs Darwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Darwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darwin's hands.
Darwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darwin. Darwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Darwin's head back.
Knox throws a jab when Darwin was well out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a body punch but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin throws a big counter head kick but Knox avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Darwin moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox checks a low kick from Darwin.
Knox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Darwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Darwin ducks down to avoid it.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darwin can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Knox moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin lands with a nice body punch.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Darwin misses its intended target.
A big right from Knox misses.
Darwin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Darwin throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Darwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Darwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Darwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox slips a jab from Darwin.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darwin.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Darwin.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Darwin slips a straight right by Knox.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Darwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox misses with a combination
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Darwin throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Knox misses with a hook. Darwin ducked under it nicely.
Darwin misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Darwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Darwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Darwin ducks down to avoid it.
Darwin throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tests Darwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox staying out of range there.#T1#
Darwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Darwin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Knox.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox catches Darwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darwin walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darwin tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Knox misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox backing away here, and Darwin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Darwin takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Darwin moved out of range nicely.
Knox tests Darwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Knox misses.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darwin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a hook.
Darwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.#T3#
Knox connects with a body shot.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Darwin misses with the combination.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Darwin misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Darwin is out of range.
Darwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Knox misses with a hook. Darwin ducked under it nicely.
Darwin throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Darwin.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darwin's head backwards.
Knox takes one on the button.
Darwin slips a jab and a cross 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 cracks a nice hook into Darwin's ribs.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Charlie Darwin had this to say: 'I'm contemplating my future.. I don't think I have what it takes anymore. This might've been my last fight of my career. '.

Event: C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahma throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma with a jab.
Knox misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Ahma needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#CL#
Ahma rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahma prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahma up against the cage.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Ahma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ahma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Knox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahma throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahma's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVB#
Ahma wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Knox stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ahma has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Knox manages to get his head free but now Ahma has transitioned to an armbar! Knox grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ahma! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Aramis Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahma looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ALPHA Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Knox moves out of range as Ahma throws a body kick.
Ahma thumps Knox with a low kick.
Ahma is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Ahma drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahma tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox pulls Ahma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahma throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Knox wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Knox stays in close to Ahma's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Knox trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Knox won't allow Ahma to sweep him here.
Ahma being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Ahma misses with a hook.#T3#
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox works over Ahma's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox misses the jab.
Ahma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahma.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Ahma works the jab nicely.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox cracks Ahma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahma tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox scores with a jab. Ahma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Knox clinches.
Ahma tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Ahma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahma connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Knox.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Ahma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox moves away from the strike by Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma slips under a jab from Knox.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.#T1#
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Ahma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a jab.
A jab from Ahma misses. #TD2#
Ahma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ahma wants to work for an arm triangle but Knox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Ahma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Knox won't allow Ahma to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.
Knox trying to control here.
Ahma trying to advance position but Knox counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma. #T3#
Knox is pulling down on Ahma's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahma, at least for the moment.
Verneri Ahma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ahma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Knox wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ahma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That kick from Ahma tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knox misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Ahma counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Ahma controls the action.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.#T1#
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Ahma defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahma doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahma thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Ahma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses the jab.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Ahma misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Ahma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knox is trying to keep an underhook but Ahma manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Knox trying to control but Ahma postures up.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox won't allow Ahma to pass to mount.
Knox moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Knox working a defensive guard but Ahma passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ahma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knox moves into full guard.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
Ahma passes into half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ahma is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knox is controlling Ahma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox controls Ahma momentarily but Ahma frees himself.
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Good shot there by Knox.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Ahma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Ahma throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ahma.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Knox clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Ahma tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Ahma misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Knox on the inside. #T1##BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ahma's head but Ahma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Ahma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahma's head.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahma momentarily.
Ahma catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
Ahma throws a hook but Knox blocks it.#TD2#
Knox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ahma to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox pulls Ahma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Ahma throwing strikes but missing.
Ahma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knox is controlling Ahma's posture.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Ahma misses. #T4#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws the left hand but Ahma avoids the punch easily.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox thuds his right hand into Ahma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahma lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox had his way with Verneri Ahma in that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox'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!#R5#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahma should have avoided that one.
Ahma misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Ahma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahma doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox misses with a hook. Ahma ducked under it nicely.
Knox swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knox throws a series of punches but Ahma moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Ahma.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox slips under a jab.
Ahma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.#T2#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma takes one on the button.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Knox misses the body punch
and Ahma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahma at a distance.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Knox swings for the body but Ahma moves out of range. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox cracks Ahma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.#CL2#
Ahma darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ahma has clasped his hands together around Knox's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Knox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox regains half guard.
Ahma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Verneri Ahma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Knox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahma.
Knox tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma is the new lightweight champion!
Verneri Ahma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Aramis Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Nice straight punches there by Darwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darwin.#CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox thuds a left hand into Darwin's body.
Darwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Darwin dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Darwin's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Knox tries to clinch but Darwin moves out of range.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Darwin does it's job there.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Darwin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox slips under a jab from Darwin.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darwin thinking.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knox slips under a jab from Darwin.
Darwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Darwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Darwin slips a jab from Knox.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Darwin is just out of range.
Darwin scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Darwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Darwin misses.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Darwin looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darwin in his tracks.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Darwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Charlie Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin.
Darwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Darwin needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Darwin misses its intended target.
Knox throws a hook but Darwin blocks it.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darwin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Darwin walks into a left hand.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox slips a straight right by Darwin.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws out a counter right but Darwin avoids it with no problem.
Darwin throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws out a counter right but Darwin avoids it with no problem.
Knox lands a nice hook to Darwin's body. Darwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox swings for the body but Darwin moves out of range.
It looked like Darwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darwin on the side of the head.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Knox slips a straight right by Darwin.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Knox defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Darwin misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin misses the jab.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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 misses with an uppercut. Darwin saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Darwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin blocks a jab.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darwin cracks Knox with a good jab.
Nice cross by Knox.
Darwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox thuds a left hand into Darwin's body.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Darwin's head.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Darwin misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
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.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #T1#
Knox moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Darwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Darwin throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Knox works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox connects with the punch.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Darwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Knox connects with a jab.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darwin thinking.
Knox slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Darwin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Darwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Darwin misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darwin.
Knox lands a jab to Darwin's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox scores with a hook.
Knox lands with a hook. Darwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Darwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Darwin misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darwin momentarily.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darwin.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Darwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darwin staying out of range there.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Darwin throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darwin throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Darwin moved out of range.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darwin.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.#CL2#
Darwin gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Darwin.
Knox prevents a body shot from Darwin. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darwin throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Knox scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Darwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Darwin misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin.
Darwin misses with a hook
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Darwin takes one on the button.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin takes one on the button.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darwin.
Darwin misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Darwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darwin takes one on the button.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox tries to clinch but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox cracks Darwin with an open hand slap.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Knox.#T3#
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darwin misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darwin misses with a right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darwin at a distance.
Knox throws a right hand that Darwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Darwin also avoids with ease.
Knox moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darwin throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin misses the jab.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox lands an overhand right.#T4#
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Darwin throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox catches Darwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Darwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Darwin's head back.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darwin.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Darwin backpedaling.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Darwin saw that one coming.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox slips a jab from Darwin.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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.#R4#
Darwin takes one on the button.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darwin under the eye.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Darwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Darwin slips under a jab from Knox.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox staying out of range there.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Darwin cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox catches Darwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox lands a nice hook to Darwin's body. Darwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Darwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Darwin moved out of range.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Darwin momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Darwin saw that one coming.
Darwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darwin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Darwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darwin loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox catches Darwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox works Darwin's body with a nice hook.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Darwin's head.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Darwin.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darwin.
Knox connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox scores with a jab. Darwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox misses with a hook.
Darwin misses with a hook.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Darwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Knox.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin misses with an uppercut.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darwin misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Darwin is rocked!
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Darwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darwin in his tracks.
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Darwin swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox moves away from the strike by Darwin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Darwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Darwin misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darwin thinking.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.
A jab from Darwin does it's job there.
Darwin walks into a jab.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darwin throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Darwin cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Darwin thinking.
Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Darwin misses the target.
Darwin throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a looping left.#T1#
Knox connects with the punch.#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Darwin prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox works on Darwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Darwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darwin backwards. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Darwin avoids the body shot from Knox.
Darwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darwin throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Darwin misses the target.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Charlie Darwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darwin with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox scores with a jab. Darwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darwin.
Darwin is looking to counter punch.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Darwin cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Darwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Darwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.
Darwin misses the jab.
Darwin lands a jab to the nose.
Knox moves out of range as Darwin strikes.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Knox looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Darwin misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Darwin walks into a left hand.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Darwin misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darwin connects with a jab.
Darwin misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Darwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin misses with a straight left. #T4#
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darwin. Darwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darwin looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox blocks a jab.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darwin misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darwin.
Darwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Knox digs a good body shot into Darwin's ribs.
Knox jabs at Darwin's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox is the new lightweight champion!
Aramis Knox very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PANDA 85
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Cole has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocking some punches.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Cole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Our spies down at at Total Impact MMA/KT inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knox continues to stall.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Cole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knox escapes and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole is trying to improve his position.
Knox taking a breather here.
Cole tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Cole but he's now mounted!
Knox looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Knox's attempts to control the action.
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cole working to try and regain half guard.
Cole is still trying to improve position.
Knox controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Cole can't escape the position.
Cole tries to hold on but Knox postures up.
Knox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knox trying to control but Cole is having none of it.
Cole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knox controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Cole regains half guard.
Knox prevents Cole from improving his position.
Knox slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Cole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Knox seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.#CL2#
Cole has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Cole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knox uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Cole has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cole working a defensive guard here.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knox trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Cole has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Knox content to stall in guard here.
Knox wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving. #SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Cole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knox escapes and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Knox slows the pace down. #T3#
Knox tries to advance to mount but Cole denies him.
Cole tries to bench press Knox off him but Knox keeps the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knox controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cole is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox is staying tight to Cole's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knox takes a little break here. Cole wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cole is looking for a sweep.
Cole keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox controls the position.
Cole is trying to improve his position.
Knox controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Knox tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Knox lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole tries to clinch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Cole misses with a left hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cole slips a jab from Knox.
Cole cracks Knox with a good jab.
Cole works the jab nicely.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cole working aggressively here. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Knox misses.
Cole moves out of range as Knox strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Knox blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Knox both land. Nice combination.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Cole misses with a jab to the body
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox misses with a hook.
Cole wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cole tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole scores with a body shot.
Cole defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Cole slips a jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Knox backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Cole tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Jab from Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cole!
Cole throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Knox cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Cole. Those never looked like landing.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Knox blocks a jab.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
Cole tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox cracks Cole with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Cole closes the distance looking to clinch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Knox.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.#T3#
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Knox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Cole throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox lands a body shot.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Cole wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Donk. Cole catches Knox right on the button with a cross.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aramis Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: PANDA 73
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
Knox cracks Gaethje with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Gaethje misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaethje slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Gaethje now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gaethje throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
Gaethje throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaethje lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaethje.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje throws a shot to the body.
Knox avoids the body shot from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a series of punches but Gaethje avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaethje.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Gaethje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaethje at a distance.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gaethje eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Gaethje moved out of range.
Knox slips under a jab from Gaethje.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox avoids the body shot from Gaethje.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a jab when Gaethje was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Gaethje tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it. #T2#
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Gaethje takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaethje.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaethje tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaethje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaethje is just out of range.
Gaethje misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox blocks a jab.
Gaethje scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaethje throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaethje at a distance.
Gaethje uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Gaethje.#T3#
Gaethje cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Gaethje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaethje misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaethje thinking.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gaethje takes one to the side of the head.
Knox throws the left hand but Gaethje avoids the punch easily.
Gaethje missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaethje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaethje walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaethje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Gaethje moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Gaethje seems unphased.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaethje throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaethje misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaethje buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaethje on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gaethje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaethje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox punishes Gaethje's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Gaethje only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaethje throws out the jab.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaethje. That's going to slow Knox down.
Gaethje blocks a jab.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox throws a right hand that Gaethje ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaethje also avoids with ease.
Knox slips a straight right by Gaethje.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Gaethje scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Gaethje. Beautiful body shot.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Gaethje now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaethje looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Gaethje misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gaethje.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaethje at a distance.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaethjes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaethje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Gaethje blocks a jab.
Gaethje throws a counter combo.
Gaethje lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox with a nice cross.
Gaethje fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox misses with a hook. Gaethje ducked under it nicely.
Gaethje connects with a leg kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaethje attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Gaethje throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Gaethje swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox avoids the body shot from Gaethje.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaethje scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Knox misses with a hook.
Gaethje looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaethje is just out of range.
Knox sizes up Gaethje with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaethje throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaethje.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaethje throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Gaethje moved out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaethje was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox misses with a hook. Gaethje ducked under it nicely.
Gaethje lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?#T3#
Gaethje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Gaethje throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaethje blocks a jab.
Gaethje fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Gaethje's head but Gaethje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaethje scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaethje throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Gaethje moved out of range nicely.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Gaethje.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaethje ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaethje on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaethje!
Gaethje misses with a two punch combination.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gaethje does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaethje.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Gaethje's belly button to the back.
A big left from Knox misses.
Gaethje thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gaethje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaethje.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gaethje with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox tests Gaethje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaethje has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox slips a straight right by Gaethje.
Gaethje with the inside leg kick.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaethje should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje misses with the combination.
Gaethje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a hook but Gaethje blocks it.#T1#
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaethje cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Gaethje jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Gaethje slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaethje. Gaethje circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaethje misses the target.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Gaethje lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox checks a low kick from Gaethje.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaethje is just out of range.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with the combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gaethje might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Gaethje misses with a straight right.
Gaethje misses with a body kick.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Gaethje's head but Gaethje sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaethje lands a right hook to the body.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox swings for the body but Gaethje moves out of range.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Gaethje bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Gaethje loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.#T3#
Gaethje throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Gaethje misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gaethje in his tracks.
Gaethje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaethje. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Gaethje backpedaling.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaethje takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook
and Gaethje counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaethje slips a jab from Knox.#T4#
Gaethje throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Gaethje throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox digs a good body shot into Gaethje's ribs.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gaethje walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaethje has time to react.
Gaethje throws a shot to the body.
Gaethje is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaethje.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Gaethje's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Gaethje takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
Gaethje is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges.
Knox jabs at Gaethje's body.
Gaethje just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaethje tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Gaethje slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from Gaethje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaethje throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Gaethje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaethje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Gaethje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox thuds a left hand into Gaethje's body.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaethje off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Gaethje.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaethje.
Knox lands a jab to Gaethje's midsection.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaethje throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaethje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Gaethje's shoulder, as Gaethje tries to avoid the shot.
Gaethje fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox staying out of range there.
Gaethje looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Gaethje slips the punch.
A nice side step and Gaethje releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Gaethje is out of range.
Gaethje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Gaethje moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Gaethje uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Gaethje tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Gaethje tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaethje throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Gaethje takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox takes a swing at Gaethje's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaethje! But no joy.
Gaethje walks into a jab.
Gaethje throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Gaethje's shoulder, as Gaethje tries to avoid the shot.
Gaethje cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaethje motions for Knox to come forward. Gaethje throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Gaethje only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaethje throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Gaethje moved out of range nicely.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaethje.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaethje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaethje walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gaethje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox had his way with Justin Gaethje in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Gaethje slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Gaethje is predictable there
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Gaethje misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Knox misses.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox clobbers Gaethje with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Gaethje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaethje throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Gaethje was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaethje throws a big counter head kick but Knox avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Gaethje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Gaethje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaethje tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaethje misses with a low kick.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gaethje backs up against the cage.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaethje.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Gaethje connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaethje is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range. #T2#
Gaethje loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Gaethje throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaethje throws out the jab.
Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Gaethje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gaethje.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throws a right hand that Gaethje ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaethje also avoids with ease.
Gaethje staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Gaethje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaethje. That's going to slow Knox down. #T3#
Knox avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaethje ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox moves away from the strike by Gaethje.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Justin Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaethje takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaethje scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Nice body punch from Knox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaethje under the eye.
Knox throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaethje.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaethje.
Gaethje lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaethje throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaethje fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox scores with a jab. Gaethje acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaethjes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox tests Gaethje's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
Aramis Knox managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 61
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Knox throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
A left lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
A big left from Knox misses.
O'Neil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from O'Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from O'Neil misses.
O'Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O'Neil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O'Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Knox throws a series of punches but O'Neil avoids them all with ease.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O'Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from O'Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox misses with a straight left.
O'Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O'Neil with a jab.
Knox with a jab.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O'Neil jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
O'Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
Knox misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
Knox swinging wildly here. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
O'Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O'Neil works Knox's body with a nice hook.
O'Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
O'Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.
O'Neil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
O'Neil scores with a head kick.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces O'Neil off the cage and back into range.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by O'Neil.
O'Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
O'Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'Neil with a hook.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Neil on the side of the head.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O'Neil scrambles back to his feet.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox cracks O'Neil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O'Neil.#T4#
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
A cross from O'Neil lands.
O'Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox staying out of range there.
O'Neil throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O'Neil 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.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neil.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O'Neil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox connects with a crisp jab.
O'Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
O'Neil misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mickey O'Neil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil scores with a hook.
Knox throws a hook but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
O'Neil throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O'Neil looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
O'Neil slips a jab from Knox.
O'Neil misses with a looping right.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
O'Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
O'Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Knox stuns O'Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like O'Neil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Knox misses.
O'Neil swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
O'Neil throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox sizes up O'Neil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O'Neil on the side of the head.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O'Neil's head backwards.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
O'Neil tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from O'Neil.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
O'Neil looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
O'Neil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but O'Neil avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from O'Neil misses.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
O'Neil lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O'Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A big right from O'Neil misses.
O'Neil with a hook.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to land a left hand but O'Neil moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with a body shot.
O'Neil flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
O'Neil scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Knox.
O'Neil feints a jab promting Knox to slip. O'Neil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knox slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox. #T4#
An inside leg kick from O'Neil misses.
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
Knox avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O'Neil throws a right hand that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a looping left.
O'Neil tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
O'Neil jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by O'Neil.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O'Neil has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from O'Neil.
O'Neil lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
O'Neil thumps Knox with a low kick.
O'Neil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by O'Neil.
Knox lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from O'Neil misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O'Neil throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has O'Neil backing up. O'Neil nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but O'Neil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Knox.
O'Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Neil connects with a leg kick.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
O'Neil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
O'Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O'Neil connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox throws a hook but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
O'Neil connects with a single shot there.
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
O'Neil misses with a head kick.
O'Neil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
O'Neil scores with a jab.#T2#
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil throws a body kick.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil scores with a punch to the head.
O'Neil scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
O'Neil tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
O'Neil misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from O'Neil misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Knox.
O'Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O'Neil connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
O'Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
O'Neil thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox misses with a looping left.
O'Neil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O'Neil lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O'Neil.
O'Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'Neil throws a nice head kick!
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O'Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O'Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O'Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
O'Neil looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
O'Neil misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mickey O'Neil just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
O'Neil throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
O'Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox blocks a head kick by O'Neil.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O'Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps O'Neil's head back.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O'Neil backs up against the cage.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Neil.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox defending well as O'Neil loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
O'Neil blocks a jab.
O'Neil thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O'Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
O'Neil cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
O'Neil slips a straight right by Knox.
O'Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox slips a straight right by O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a front kick.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Neil misses the jab.
Knox takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
Knox takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and O'Neil releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Knox lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Neil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O'Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O'Neil doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O'Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
O'Neil tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - O'Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
O'Neil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O'Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox swinging wildly here.
O'Neil walks into a jab.
Knox moves away from the strike by O'Neil.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox lands with a nice combination. O'Neil backs away looking to recover.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
O'Neil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a body punch but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox misses with a body shot.
O'Neil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O'Neil connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Knox stuns O'Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O'Neil finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
O'Neil lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox had his way with Mickey O'Neil in that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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!#R5#
Knox misses with a hook. O'Neil ducked under it nicely.
O'Neil with a nice calf kick.
Knox moves out of range as O'Neil throws a body kick.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.
A jab from O'Neil does it's job there.
O'Neil is looking to land body kicks.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
O'Neil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
O'Neil throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. O'Neil doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox slips a jab from O'Neil.
Knox lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - O'Neil coming out on top.
O'Neil slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
O'Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
O'Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil slips under a jab from Knox.
O'Neil wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
O'Neil throws out a powerful jab.
O'Neil slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Nice defenses there by O'Neil.#T2#
O'Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Knox.
O'Neil tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
O'Neil throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
O'Neil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
O'Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O'Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily. #T3#
O'Neil takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for O'Neil.
The fighters circle momentarily. O'Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by O'Neil.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
O'Neil scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Knox misses.
O'Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
O'Neil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
O'Neil walks into a left hand.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
O'Neil tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but O'Neil slips the punch.
O'Neil jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox slips under a jab from O'Neil.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
Aramis Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Knox.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for Petersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen staying out of range there.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Petersen had a free shot at his head there.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox jabs Petersen right on the nose. Petersen blinks but takes it well.
Knox misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petersen swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Despite the aggression on Petersen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knox looks to land a combination but Petersen avoids it well. #T3#
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Nice cross by Petersen.
Petersen misses with a series of wild punches.
Petersen takes one to the side of the head.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox slips under a jab.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling him.#T4##BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Petersen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox checks a low kick from Petersen.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox backing away here, and Petersen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Petersen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Petersen breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petersen.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox checks a low kick from Petersen.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Knox misses. #T1#
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petersen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Petersen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Knox.
A low kick lands for Petersen.
Petersen moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Nice jab there from Petersen.
Petersen throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox with a nice cross.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Petersen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Petersen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Knox misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen misses the jab.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petersen on the side of the head.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Petersen throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Knox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Petersen slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Petersen working aggressively here.
Petersen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Knox checks a low kick from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a straight left.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Knox tries to clinch but Petersen is having none of it.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petersen. That's going to slow Knox down. #T1#
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petersen throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen misses with a double jab. #CL#
Knox has Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen blocking some punches. #T2#
Petersen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knox working aggressively here.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petersen looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petersen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with some punches.
Petersen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petersen obliges.
Petersen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petersen has his back to the cage.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Knox. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petersen is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Petersen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Petersen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersen misses with the combination.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
Petersen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petersen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aramis Knox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Petersen.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen slips under a jab from Knox.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petersen manages to circle out of the way.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Petersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#T2#
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersen to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen slips under a jab from Knox.
Petersen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petersen.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Petersen moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Knox throws a hook but Petersen avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.#T4#
Petersen wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Petersen's head but Petersen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Knox misses with a hook.
Donk. Petersen catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Petersen.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
As Knox backs off Petersen throws a huge counter combo but Knox manages to avoid it all.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petersen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petersen misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Petersen scores with a nice right hand.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Knox lands with a nice combination. Petersen backs away looking to recover.
Jab by Petersen.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Knox tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Petersen misses #CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Petersen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petersen looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Petersen lands an uppercut.
Petersen takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a left hand.
Petersen is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petersen just leaning against Knox, taking a breather.
Knox pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Petersen is controlling the position.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Knox is trying to break free.
Petersen is pushing Knox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petersen wants to stall. #T3#
Knox stalling the fight. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Petersen's defenses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersen misses.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petersen eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.#T4#
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Petersen should have avoided that one.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen.
Petersen unleashes a big counter combination but Knox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aramis Knox.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: PANDA 34
Date: Oct 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Knox lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi works Knox's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a hook
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Knox throws a one two combo.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a combination. Urameshi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Knox misses. #T2#
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Knox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Knox digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.#T3#
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Knox.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Jab from Urameshi.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox misses the jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Urameshi.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Urameshi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Urameshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knox has got the better of the exchanges.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Knox scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urameshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Knox swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Urameshi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Urameshi misses.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Knox wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T3#
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with some punches. #TD#
Knox manages to pull guard.
Urameshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox has Urameshi pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Urameshi stands up from Knox's guard - Urameshi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi misses with a punch to the body.
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 Urameshi backwards.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Urameshi's head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Knox lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi scores with a three punch combo!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Knox. #T2#
Urameshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox connects with a jab.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Knox cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Knox lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Knox slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Urameshi scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi 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 few strikes there.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi moves out of range.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Urameshi connects with a jab.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Aramis Knox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Knox throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi connects with a single shot there.
Knox slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Knox 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.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Urameshi counters with a left and a right that stings Knox.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.#T1#
Knox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Urameshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Knox misses.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
As Urameshi tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Urameshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox slips under a jab.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urameshi cracks Knox with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combo that has Knox backing up. Knox nods at Urameshi to acknowledge the strikes.
Knox moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Urameshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.#T1#
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Knox throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urameshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Knox swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Knox catches Urameshi right on the button with a cross.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi jabs at Knox's body.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Urameshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Knox jabs at Urameshi's body.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.#T4#
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Knox has Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yusuke Urameshi.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Aramis 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.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guatar loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Guatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guatar misses with the combination.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Guatar and move into the clinch position.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guatar's hands.
Guatar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut.
Guatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Guatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Guatar is out of range.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox slips under a jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Guatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.#CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guatar misses with a body punch.
A short right from Knox.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guatar backwards.
A short left from Knox.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Guatar misses with some punches.
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 hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a left hand. #T2#
Guatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
I was talking to Guatar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Guatar takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Guatar is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guatar. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Guatar misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Guatar.
Knox throws a hook but Guatar avoids it easily.#CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Guatar has the dominant position.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Guatar misses with a hook.#T3#
Guatar misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guatar.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guatar's hands.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Oh Guatar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox moves out of range as Guatar strikes.
BAM! Knox delivers a spinning backfist that drops Guatar like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Aramis Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 15
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Knox stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Knox takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Jab from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Knox digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Knox cracks Urameshi with an open hand slap.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox wants to counter the offense by Urameshi and move into the clinch position.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with an uppercut
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urameshi catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox works Urameshi's body with a nice hook.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urameshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.#T3#
Knox looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 shoulder strike.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knox. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox slips a jab from Urameshi.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Knox jabs at Urameshi's body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Urameshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox scores with a jab.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to clinch but Urameshi is having none of it.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Urameshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Urameshi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi takes one on the button.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox misses with a double jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Knox lunges at Urameshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urameshi's hand.
Knox sizes up Urameshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox digs a good body shot into Urameshi's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox misses with a straight 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!
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Urameshi slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Urameshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Urameshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Knox lands a jab to Urameshi's midsection.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox connects with a jab.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Urameshi shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Knox throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Urameshi scores with a one two! Knox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Knox.#T3#
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox connects with a jab.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Knox slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Knox throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
As Knox looks to move away, Urameshi throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a counter combo.
Urameshi slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: UnderGround FC 140
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox throws a body punch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Rossi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Knox gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rossi under the eye.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rossi backs up against the cage.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Rossi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rossi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knox throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Rossi throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.#T2#
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRossi.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rossi. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rossi.#CL#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Rossi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Rossi breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi. #T3#
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Rossi up against the cage.
Rossi lands an uppercut.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Knox forces Rossi back against the cage and clinches.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Rossi is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Rossi backpedaling.
Rossi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Rossi looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.#T4#
Rossi 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Knox.
Knox jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Knox catches Rossi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Knox.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossi, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox keeps control of Rossi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox with a nice cross.
Rossi misses the jab.
A big left from Rossi misses.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox cracks Rossi with an open hand slap.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Knox misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rossi. #T1#
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox tries to clinch
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target. #T2##CL#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossi's efforts to push away.
Rossi tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox staying out of range there.#T3#
Knox misses with a body shot.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Knox wants to clinch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
Rossi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Rossi circles away.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Rossi tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Rossi manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knox is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rossi scores with a head kick.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox has Rossi pressed against the cage.
Rossi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
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#
Rossi throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
As Rossi looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox with a jab.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossi has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Rossi throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Rossi drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rossi stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox slips a straight right by Rossi.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rossi's head.
Knox blocks a head kick by Rossi.
Rossi walks into a left hand.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Rossi throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Knox clinches up with Rossi and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Rossi tries a body shot but Knox blocks it. #BC2#
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi misses with a low kick.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossi. Rossi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Knox with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Knox throws a big counter combination but Rossi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Rossi swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a hook.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Knox.#CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Hands. Hands maintains the clinch.
Hands misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Hands.
Knox wants to break free but Hands has control.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hands walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hands dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Hands moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Hands is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hands throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Hands is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Hands throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Hands.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hands.
A jab from Knox misses.
Hands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Hands staying out of range there.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
It looked like Hands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Hands keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Israel Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox lands a nice hook to Hands's body. Hands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hands swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hands.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Hands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox clobbers Hands with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
Hands tries to clinch up.
Hands avoids the body shot from Knox.
Hands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hands works the jab nicely.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Hands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hands misses with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knox cracks Hands with a good jab.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Hands misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Hands scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hands with a jab.
Hands throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hands misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands.
Hands blocks a jab.
Hands tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hands slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hands defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a hook
and Hands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox slips under a jab from Hands.
Hands swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Hands misses with a straight left.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
Hands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Hands closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Hands scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Hands has closed the distance and engaged Knox in 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!
Hands keeps control of Knox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hands has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Hands lands with a light punch inside.
Hands has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hands lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hands tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Hands drops back down to his feet.
Hands tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox tries to stall but Hands uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hands seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Hands misses with some punches.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Hands successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Knox preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hands trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Knox misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Hands slams his shin into Knox's torso.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.#T4#
Hands blocks a jab.
Hands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Hands throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Hands misses with a hook
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hands scores with a punch to the head.
Hands throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Hands only half commits.
Hands throws a nice head kick!
Hands uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hands is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Knox throws a hook but Hands avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Hands dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hands throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Hands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Hands throws a body kick that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox slips a jab from Hands.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Hands's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands scores with a shot to the body.
Hands staying out of range there.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Hands delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Hands throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hands drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries to break free but Hands pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hands.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands. #CL#
Hands gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Knox. #T2#
Hands misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hands.
Knox throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox blocks a head kick by Hands.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Hands as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Hands is looking to clinch.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox works Hands's body with a nice hook.
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.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
Hands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hands.
Hands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Hands lands.
Hands cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hands throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox misses with a straight left. #T4#
Knox takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Hands throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Hands slips under a jab.
Knox swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
Knox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Knox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hands throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
Hands throws a leg kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Israel Hands.
I think Hands has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Hands!
Our winner, Israel Hands, 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: UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Mazziotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Mazziotti is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Knox throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazziotti.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti connects with the punch.
Mazziotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mazziotti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazziotti tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Mazziotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mazziotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Mazziotti misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Knox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mazziotti uses from the top position.
Knox seems keen to control Mazziotti's posture.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazziotti stays in close to Knox's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazziotti is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mazziotti doesn't seem phased though.
Knox takes a swing at Mazziotti's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti. #T3#
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Knox looks to land a combination. Mazziotti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazziotti thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Mazziotti's ribs.
Mazziotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox swings and misses with a hook 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!
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Mazziotti's belly button to the back.
Knox throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mazziotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazziotti has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aramis Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Mazziotti misses.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazziotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Knox.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Mazziotti lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazziotti lands an overhand right.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox jabs at Mazziotti's body.
Mazziotti looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazziottis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti avoids the body shot from Knox. #T3#
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Mazziotti.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Mazziotti digs a good hook to Knox's body. #T4#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Mazziotti dodges the punch combination from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Mazziotti cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses the shot to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazziotti moves away.
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mazziotti. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenico Mazziotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox connects with the punch.
Mazziotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazziotti misses with a hook
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mazziotti tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox blocks a jab.
Mazziotti punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazziotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Mazziotti connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Mazziotti blocks a jab.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazziotti thumps Knox with a low kick.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox connects with a right hand. Mazziotti shakes it off.
Knox defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Knox throws a hook but Mazziotti blocks it.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti misses with a low kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox avoids the body shot from Mazziotti. #T2#
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazziotti misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox scores with 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!
Mazziotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mazziotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from Mazziotti.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazziotti moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazziotti.#T3#
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips under a jab.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Mazziotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#T4#
Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazziotti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mazziotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knox!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aramis Knox.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aramis Knox!
An out of breath Aramis Knox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPFC 50 - We're Coming
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Lawrence throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Lawrence attempts a counter takedown but Knox avoids it well and moves away.
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.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Knox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox punishes Lawrence's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Lawrence.
Knox jabs at Lawrence's body.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Knox throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lawrence misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Knox takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Lawrence shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Lawrence slips an elbow through the middle.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawrence is pushing down on Knox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knox is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawrence has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Lawrence is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knox is doing well to control the position and prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage.
Knox is trying to keep Lawrence in close.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Knox dips to his left and cracks Lawrence with an uppercut!
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lawrence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knox is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lawrence haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knox defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Lawrence in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knox is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.
Knox holding on.
Knox on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Lawrence sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Knox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Lawrence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawrence but great work by Knox.
A lull in the action here as Knox stalls from top position.
Lawrence tries to improve position but can't.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Knox taking a breather here. #T3#
Lawrence is trying to improve his position.
Knox just content to control the position.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Knox controlling the position from side mount.
Lawrence looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawrence sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Knox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malachi Lawrence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Lawrence with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
Knox is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox isn't going anywhere.
Knox is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.
Knox is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lawrence working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Knox is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.
Knox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knox is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Knox controlling the position for now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
Knox keeping hold of Lawrence's head, controlling as best he can.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Knox trying to hold on to Lawrence's head to control him but Lawrence postures up. #T3#
Knox gets full guard.
Knox is pulling down on Lawrence's head to control his posture.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Lawrence tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Knox misses with a straight left.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malachi Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Knox.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence swings widly with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence 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 Lawrence off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WPFC 44 - Knox vs. McDonnell 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Knox throws a body punch but Kiss moves out of range.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiss.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Kiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Kiss ducks down to avoid it.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Kiss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kiss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Nice shot lands for Kiss.
We've been told by Kiss's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiss with a body shot.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Kiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Knox.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiss. #T1#
Kiss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kiss moved out of range.
Kiss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiss throws a lazy uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Smok Kiss has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kiss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiss looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Kiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiss misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox. #T2#
Kiss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Kiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Kiss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiss defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox jabs at Kiss's body.
Kiss looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Kiss throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox slips a straight right by Kiss.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Kiss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiss.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiss.#CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Kiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Kiss is controlling the position.
Kiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiss working aggressively here.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kiss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox is trying to push Kiss away but Kiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kiss being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiss slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiss is just out of range.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Kiss avoids it easily.
Kiss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A big left from Kiss misses.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiss's head.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Knox thuds a left hand into Kiss's body.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiss.
A swing and a miss from Kiss.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiss throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands with a shot 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!
Kiss moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox slips under a jab from Kiss.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiss misses the target.
Kiss throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smok Kiss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Kiss misses with some punches.
Kiss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kiss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiss connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kiss throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox throws a body punch but Kiss moves out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiss.
Donk. Knox catches Kiss right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiss lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a looping left.#T1##CL#
Kiss clinches with his opponent.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiss throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox prevents a body shot from Kiss.
A right hook to the body lands for Knox.
Kiss blocking some punches.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiss smiles and moves away.
Kiss wants to clinch.
Knox blocks a jab.
Kiss avoids the body shot from Knox.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Kiss's belly button to the back.#T2#
Kiss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Kiss lands.
Knox thuds his right hand into Kiss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox slips under a jab.
A jab from Kiss misses.
Knox cracks Kiss with a good jab.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiss.
Kiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A jab from Kiss misses.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiss throws out a powerful jab.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kiss.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiss.#CL#
Kiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiss tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiss smiles and moves away.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kiss.
Kiss cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox defending well as Kiss loads up on a big left hand.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Kiss's ribs.
Kiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kiss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox gets through Kiss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiss struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Kiss has the dominant position.#BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Kiss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiss manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kiss pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiss throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiss.
Kiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiss takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiss has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Smok Kiss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kiss misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiss avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiss.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kiss.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Kiss misses its intended target.
Kiss looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Kiss moved out of range.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiss.
A jab from Knox misses.
Kiss throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox blocks a jab.#T1#
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox moves away from the strike by Kiss.
Kiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiss misses the target.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiss.
Kiss throws a big shot that misses.
Kiss staying out of range there.
Kiss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox moves forwards but Kiss connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiss 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.
Kiss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A slow jab from Kiss misses its intended target.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiss lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Kiss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiss's head.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Smok Kiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox slips a jab from Kiss.
Kiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#CL#
Kiss rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
Kiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Kiss lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox jabs at Kiss's body.
Kiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiss momentarily.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Kiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox misses with a hook.#T3#
Kiss moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiss misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Kiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiss lands with a good body shot.
Knox lands with a hook. Kiss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiss looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox slips under a jab.#T4#
Kiss misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiss ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Kiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Kiss throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox jabs Kiss right on the nose. Kiss blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Knox.
Kiss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kiss 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 thuds a left hand into Kiss's body.
Kiss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiss misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiss. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox cracks Kiss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiss throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiss looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Our winner, Aramis 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: WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Pollock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Pollock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A low kick from Pollock is predictable there #CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Knox successfully pulls guard.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pollock postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knox pulls Pollock in close to prevent any damage.
Pollock looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Knox controls Pollock momentarily but Pollock frees himself.
Knox managing to control the position.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pollock content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range. #T2#
Pollock slips under a jab from Knox.
Pollock slips a jab from Knox.
Pollock throws a big shot that misses.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Pollock avoids it this time.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pollock on the side of the head.
Pollock throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollock.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Knox misses.
Pollock throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Pollock connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox with a jab.#T3#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Pollock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Pollock pushes him away.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Pollock stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Pollock misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pollock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pollock slips a jab from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Pollock misses the target.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Pollock saw that one coming.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox cracks Pollock with a good jab.
Pollock missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pollock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox stuns Pollock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pollock takes one to the side of the head.
Pollock misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws out a counter right but Pollock avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pollock counters with a stiff right hand.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Knox misses the jab.
Pollock throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Pollock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox scores with a jab. Pollock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox slips a jab from Pollock.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox thuds a left hand into Pollock's body.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Pollock takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock slips a straight right by Knox.#T2#
Pollock lands an overhand right.
Pollock throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Pollock misses.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pollock.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Knox.#T3#
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Pollock misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox sizes up Pollock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox moves forwards but Pollock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox throws a hook but Pollock blocks it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Pollock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Pollock in a clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Pollock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Pollock counters with a nice body shot.
Knox cracks Pollock with a good jab.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox connects with the punch.
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Pollock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aramis Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Pollock throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Pollock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pollock throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pollock connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Pollock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knox.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox misses the jab.
Pollock misses with a low kick.#T1#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pollock has time to react.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock misses with a leg kick.
Pollock slips under a jab from Knox.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Pollock counters with a leg kick.
Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox wants to counter with a clinch but Pollock pushes him away.
Pollock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Knox missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Jackson Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Knox scores with a hook.
Pollock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pollock is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollock misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Pollock throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Pollock avoids it this time.
A low kick from Pollock misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Knox catches Pollock right on the button with a cross.
Pollock tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Knox swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox throws a jab when Pollock was well out of range.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Pollock connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Knox. Those never looked like landing.
Pollock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox checks a low kick from Pollock.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Pollock avoids the punch easily.
Pollock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
An inside leg kick from Pollock misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pollock connects with a crisp jab.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pollock.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
A victorious Aramis Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround 6
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Knox clinches up against the cage.
Amana has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A left hand lands to the body for Amana.
Amana lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Amana breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
A short uppercut from Amana.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amana as Knox tries to tie him up. #BC#
Amana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Amana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes a swing at Amana's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana misses with a hook
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox tries to clinch up but Amana circles away and keeps his distance.
Amana throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amana. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
Amana moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Amana throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox tries to clinch but Amana moves out of range.
Amana throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.#T2##CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Still in the clinch, Amana scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Amana's head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Amana's head.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Amana.
Knox working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Amana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range. #T3#
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Amana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox connects with the punch.
Amana moves away from the strike by Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.
Amana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Amana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Amana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Amana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amana throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #T4#
Knox looks to clinch
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amana scrambles back to his feet.
Knox cracks Amana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox with a nice cross.
Amana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox is looking to clinch but Amana is avoiding it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Amana moved out of range.
Knox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Amana misses.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox tests Amana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amana slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amana was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Amana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Amana scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knox's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Amana stands up from Knox's guard - Amana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amana.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amana.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Amana. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Knox misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Amana connects with a jab.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amana swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Amana throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. #CL2#
Knox rushes Amana and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Amana.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Amana backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Amana.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox blocking some punches.
Amana lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amana tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Knox.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not.
Amana misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Amana.
Amana throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Amana misses with a body punch.
Amana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox. #T3#
Amana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
A head punch on the inside from Amana fails to land.
Amana working aggressively here.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Knox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amana walks away with a smile on his face. Knox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Amana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox looks to land a combination but Amana avoids it well.
Knox cracks Amana with a good jab.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Amana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox slips under a jab from Amana.#T4#
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana slips a jab from Knox.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws a hook but Amana avoids it easily.
Knox lands a body shot.
Amana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Amana's head. #TD#
Amana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing Amana from standing up.
Amana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Amana pushes him off.#TD#
Amana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knox on his heels. He'll look to pass Knox's guard now, I'm sure.
Knox is pulling down on Amana's head to control his posture.
Amana wanted to stand there but Knox had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pulls Amana in close to prevent any damage.
Amana postures up.
Knox seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Amana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Knox's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Amana slips under a jab.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amana moves away.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Amana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
Amana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Amana misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Amana throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.#T2#
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Amana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amana throws a combination that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amana moves away.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox tries to clinch but Amana is having none of it.
Amana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amana.#T3#
Amana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Knox lands.
Amana throws a big shot that misses.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
Jab by Knox.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Knox forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Amana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Knox pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
Amana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Amana wants to stand but Knox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amana being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knox is trying to control the position but Amana postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amana swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aramis Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019

#R1##CL#
Chainz darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Come on Chainz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chainz.
Chainz can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action. #TD2#
Knox jumps into guard, dragging Chainz to the mat.
Chainz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chainz pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Chainz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knox wants to improve his position but Chainz is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chainz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chainz is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chainz is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Chainz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chainz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.#CUT#
It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox slips a jab from Chainz.
Chainz throws a head kick that misses.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Chainz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.#CL#
Chainz moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chainz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chainz slowing the pace effectively.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Chainz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Chainz clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Chainz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Knox pulls Chainz into guard.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Chainz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chainz lands a shot to the body.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Chainz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chainz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chainz works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Chainz tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Chainz back against the cage.
Chainz lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chainz is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Chainz.
Chainz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chainz sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! Chainz avoids it this time.
Knox tries to clinch but Chainz is having none of it.
Chainz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Chainz both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
Knox lands with a hook. Chainz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chainz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Chainz does no damage.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chainz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chainz slowing the pace effectively.
Two Chainz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Chainz.
Chainz prevents a body shot from Knox.
Chainz digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chainz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Chainz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Chainz.
A right handed body shot lands from Chainz. #T1#
Chainz lands a right hand.
Chainz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chainz misses with a body punch.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Chainz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chainz works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chainz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Chainz to work.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Chainz has him pressed against the cage.
Chainz is stalling here. #T2##BC#
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Chainz shakes him off and moves away.
Chainz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chainz.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chainz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chainz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox closes the distance but Chainz moves to the side
and Chainz counters with a stiff right hand.
Chainz throws a head kick that misses.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chainz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chainz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chainz throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
The cut above Aramis Knox's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely. #T3#
Chainz wants to clinch
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Chainz slips the punch.
Chainz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Chainz pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chainz. That's going to slow Knox down.
Two Chainz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chainz lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Chainz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chainz misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Knox counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chainz.
Knox jumps guard but Chainz stands there with Knox around his waist. Knox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Chainz works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chainz.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Chainz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chainz is working Knox over against the cage.
Chainz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chainz stalling against the cage.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A short right from Chainz on the inside. #BC#
Chainz breaks the clinch.
Chainz lands a front kick.#CL#
Chainz moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Chainz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis Knox's cut.
That's time! Chainz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox thuds a left hand into Chainz's body.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Chainz.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chainz.
Chainz is looking for a counter combo.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chainz backs up against the cage.
Chainz throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Chainz is just out of range.
It looked like Chainz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Two Chainz is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Chainz's head but Chainz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chainz throws a quick counter head kick but Knox was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox scores with a jab.
Two Chainz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chainz tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Chainz forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Knox working aggressively here. #BC#
Chainz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chainz throws a body kick that misses.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chainz lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Chainz throws a lazy head kick
and Chainz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chainz is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox swings for the body but Chainz moves out of range.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chainz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chainz moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chainz lands with a nice combination. Knox backs away looking to recover.
Chainz tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Chainz clinches with his opponent.
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chainz smiles and moves away.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Chainz wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Chainz thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Chainz throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chainz.
Knox cracks Chainz with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Chainz.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chainz.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Chainz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chainz thuds a left hand into Knox's body.#CL#
Chainz pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Chainz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chainz's elbow. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Knox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chainz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Chainz. #BC#
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chainz swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Chainz moved out of range nicely.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Chainz saw that one coming.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chainz was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Chainz counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Chainz takes the fight into the clinch.
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Chainz.
Chainz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chainz tries a body shot but Knox blocks it. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chainz tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Chainz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Two Chainz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aramis Knox.
Chainz controlling the action here for a moment.
Chainz scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Chainz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chainz 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Knox connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Knox rushes Cassel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Cassel holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cassel.#BC#
Cassel breaks the clinch.
Cassel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Cassel avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Cassel saw that one coming.
Knox takes a swing at Cassel's ribcage but misses.
Cassel misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Cassel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassel wants to clinch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox catches Cassel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Cassel misses with a kick to the body.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassel was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Cassel throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassel throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Cassel holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Knox lands a left hand.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Cassel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cassel tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Cassel back against the cage.
Knox works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Knox decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox pulls Cassel in close to prevent any damage.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Knox.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Knox has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cassel tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Cassel tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Cassel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassel tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassel misses with a double jab. #T4#
Cassel is looking to clinch.
Cassel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Cassel moved out of range nicely.
Cassel doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Cassel moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassel.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassel.
Knox works the jab nicely.
Jorge Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassel.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Cassel. #CL2#
Knox pushes Cassel up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassel is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox digs a right hand underneath Cassel's ribcage. Cassel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox lands a left hand.
Cassel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Knox has Cassel pressed against the cage.
Knox has Cassel pressed against the cage.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassel or not.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassel wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Cassel takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassel tries to clinch there but Knox circles away. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassel, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Cassel is rocked!
Cassel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox has Cassel pressed against the cage, preventing Cassel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassel blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Knox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox has Cassel pulled in close to control his posture.
Cassel seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Cassel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Cassel throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox cracks Cassel with a good jab.
Cassel looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox sizes up Cassel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Cassel tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox 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!
Cassel letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox jumps guard but Cassel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cassel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cassel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox lands a right hand. #TD2#
Knox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cassel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aramis Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassel tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cassel. Those never looked like landing.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox avoids the head kick by Cassel. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Aramis Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##TD2#
Knox gets control of Cassel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knox will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cassel wants to get up but he can't break Knox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cassel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassel wants to clinch.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cassel with a body shot.
Cassel tries to clinch up.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox lands a nice hook to Cassel's body. Cassel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cassel tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Cassel looks to clinch
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Cassel tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
Jorge Cassel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassel throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox tries to pull guard but Cassel holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Cassel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Knox jumps into guard, dragging Cassel to the mat.
Cassel is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cassel wants to stand but Knox is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knox pulls Cassel in close to prevent any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Nomo looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Nomo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nomo misses with the combination.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nomo moves away.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox swings for the body but Nomo moves out of range.
Knox takes a swing at Nomo's ribcage but misses.
Knox's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nomo slips a jab from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nomo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Nomo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nomo postures up. #T1#
Nomo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knox is trying to keep Nomo in close.
Nomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nomo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nomo misses with an uppercut.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Nomo slips the punch.
A jab from Nomo misses.
Nomo throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Nomo only half commits.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nomo manages to avoid it.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nomo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Nomo is just out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Nomo avoids the punch easily.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Nomo saw that one coming.
Knox wants to clinch
and Nomo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Nomo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nomo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Nomo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nomo takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Nomo is looking to counter punch.
Nomo with a jab.
Nomo staying out of range there.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Nomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nomo with a nice cross.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Nomo's shoulder, as Nomo tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox lands a head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Nomo.#T4#
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Nomo lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Nomo punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nomo moves away.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nomo.
Nomo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nomo blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Nomo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomo slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox with a hook.
Nomo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Nomo cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Nomo moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nomo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nomo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox wants to clinch but Nomo slips to the side
and Nomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Nomo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nomo is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nomo ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nomo closes the distance and clinches.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nomo is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Nomo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nomo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nomo. #T1#
Knox tries a body shot but Nomo blocks it.
Nomo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
A short uppercut from Nomo. #TD#
Nomo jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
Knox trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nomo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nomo controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox trying to control but Nomo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nomo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Nomo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Nomo has Knox pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#CL#
Nomo darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Nomo misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Nomo blocks it.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Nomo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Nomo. #TD#
Nomo pulls Knox into guard.
Nomo pulls Knox in to control the position.
Nomo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Nomo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nomo is pulling down on Knox's head to control his posture.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox is stalling in the full guard.
Nomo has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shintaro Nomo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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#
Nomo throws a good cross that connects.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Nomo counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nomo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a left hand
enabling Nomo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomo throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox takes a swing at Nomo's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Nomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Shintaro Nomo is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nomo or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
A jab from Knox misses. #TD#
Nomo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knox is trying to control Nomo's posture but Nomo avoids it.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nomo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knox is trying to work for a sweep but Nomo has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nomo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Knox tries to lock up and control but Nomo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Nomo has control of Knox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shintaro Nomo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Knox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nomo with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Knox is looking to improve his position but Nomo isn't that keen on the idea.
Nomo with a couple of short strikes.
Nomo prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
Nomo controlling his opponent.
Knox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shintaro Nomo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nomo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nomo controlling the position easily from mount.
Nomo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Aramis Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knox wants to control but Nomo is having none of it.
Knox has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Nomo's lack of action.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Nomo is very close to passing his half guard.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nomo looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shintaro Nomo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nomo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shintaro Nomo!
A determined Shintaro Nomo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1##KD#
Schmidt lands a head kick that stumbles Knox and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#
It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Knox controlling the position.#SU#
Knox is working an open guard so Schmidt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Knox.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmidt lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Schmidt. #BC#
Schmidt breaks from the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook
and Schmidt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch. #CL#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmidt blocks an uppercut.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox blocks the elbow strike.
Knox tries to stall but Schmidt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Schmidt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox trying to control the position but instead, Schmidt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knox into the cage.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox misses with some punches. #T2#
Schmidt slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schmidt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Aramis Knox's cut even more.
Knox is trying to stall. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox cracks Schmidt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Schmidt forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Schmidt rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox is looking to control Schmidt's arms but Schmidt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Schmidt scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Aramis Knox's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Schmidt lands with a right to the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmidt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Schmidt manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Schmidt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt taking a breather.
Knox has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Knox tries a body shot but Schmidt blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Schmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aramis 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#
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Tyler Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Knox works Schmidt's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schmidt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #T1#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmidt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schmidt landing knees to the head. #CUT#
Aramis Knox's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Schmidt lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyler Schmidt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Wardrobe misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Knox has managed to clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Wardrobe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wardrobe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wardrobe.
Wardrobe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wardrobe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Wardrobe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wardrobe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Wardrobe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wardrobe is hanging on to Knox's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
Wardrobe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Knox prevents Wardrobe from getting a body triangle.
Wardrobe not allowing Knox to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wardrobe landing with strikes.
Wardrobe keeps control of the position as Knox tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox controlling Wardrobe 's hands. #T2#
Knox rolls, trying to escape but Wardrobe keeps control of the position.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Knox trying to control the hands but Wardrobe won't let him.
Knox rolls, trying to escape but Wardrobe keeps control of the position.
Wardrobe tries to keep control of the position but Knox is staying busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Knox right now.
Wardrobe is not going to allow Knox to sit and survive in this position.
Wardrobe connects with a big shot to the side of Knox's head.
Wardrobe has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Can Knox hold on?! Wardrobe is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Knox tries to break free.
Knox trying to control the hands but Wardrobe breaks the grip.
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wardrobe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Knox trying to control the hands but Wardrobe breaks the grip. #T4#
Knox is keeping busy.
Knox manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wardrobe's guard. Nice work there by Knox.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Wardrobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox is really struggling to control Wardrobe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wardrobe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knox controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wardrobe working a defensive guard here.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Wardrobe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wardrobe dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wardrobe doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away. #TD2#
Wardrobe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wardrobe wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knox holds on and takes a little breather.
Knox trying to keep a closed guard but Wardrobe is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Wardrobe wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Knox is pulling down on Wardrobe's head. It's preventing any offense from Wardrobe, at least for the moment.
Barry Wardrobe has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice defenses there by Wardrobe.
Knox lands a head shot.
Wardrobe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knox jabs at Wardrobe's body.
Wardrobe swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Wardrobe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Wardrobe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wardrobe wants to counter with a clinch but Knox pushes him away.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Wardrobe saw that one coming.
Wardrobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Wardrobe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knox stalks Wardrobe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wardrobe's face. Wardrobe staggers backwards, shaken.
Wardrobe fails to land the takedown.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Wardrobe.
Knox with a jab.
Wardrobe goes for a double leg but Knox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knox continues to drive forward.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Wardrobe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knox!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T4#
Knox wants to control but Wardrobe postures up.
Wardrobe trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is trying to control Wardrobe's posture but Wardrobe avoids it.
Wardrobe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knox down.
Knox is trying to control Wardrobe's posture but Wardrobe avoids it.
Knox managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wardrobe.
Wardrobe cracks Knox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Wardrobe moves away and avoids it.
Wardrobe shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Wardrobe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Wardrobe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Knox takes a swing at Wardrobe's ribcage but misses.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wardrobe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Wardrobe does no damage.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Wardrobe moved out of range nicely.
Wardrobe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and Wardrobe ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aramis Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Wardrobe.
Wardrobe throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox connects with a right hand. Wardrobe shakes it off.#T1#
Knox with a jab.
Barry Wardrobe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Wardrobe 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 Wardrobe off to one side.
Wardrobe avoids the body shot from Knox.
Wardrobe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wardrobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wardrobe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wardrobe shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Wardrobe walks into a jab.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wardrobe can do to turn this around?
Knox digs a good body shot into Wardrobe's ribs.
Wardrobe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wardrobe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox. #T2#
Wardrobe slips a straight right by Knox.
Wardrobe feints the counter takedown.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Wardrobe is just out of range.#TD2#
Wardrobe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knox quickly recovers to half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wardrobe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox gets back to full guard.
Wardrobe being controlled here momentarily.
Knox controls Wardrobe momentarily but Wardrobe frees himself. #T3#
Knox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knox lunges at Wardrobe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wardrobe's hand. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Wardrobe up against the cage.
Wardrobe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent Wardrobe's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Wardrobe.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wardrobe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Wardrobe is trying to trip Knox. He has hold of a leg but Knox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wardrobe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Knox is trying to keep Wardrobe in close.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Aramis Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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