Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sixteen. Knights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Knights's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knights throws a body kick that misses.
Knights punishes Sixteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Knights coming out on top.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Knights moves away
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Knights throws a body punch but Sixteen moves out of range.
Age Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights takes a swing at Sixteen's ribcage but misses.
Knights lands with a hook. Sixteen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sixteen has managed to clinch.
Sixteen throws a head punch that misses.
Knights lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sixteen obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knights lands with a left to the head.
Sixteen blocking some punches.
Sixteen looking to throw knees to the head but Knights is blocking nicely.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Knights controls the action.
Sixteen fails to pull guard.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Knights lands a shot to the body.
Knights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sixteen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sixteen connects with a knee to the head.
Sixteen taking a breather.
Sixteen has Knights pressed against the cage, preventing Knights from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Knights.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Sixteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights blocks a body shot from Sixteen.
Knights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Sixteen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sixteen blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
Sixteen lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knights.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Sixteen can't find room to land a body shot as Knights controls the action.
Sixteen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
The referee calls for Sixteen to work.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Knights scores with a shoulder strike.
Sixteen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sixteen tries to throw a body punch but Knights avoids it by throwing Sixteen back against the cage.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Sixteen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knights's face. #BC2#
Sixteen manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Knights. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knights.
Sixteen tries to clinch up
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sixteen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Knights moves out of range.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Knights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sixteen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knights.
Sixteen throws out a loose jab but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Sixteen misses.
Knights punishes Sixteen's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sixteen clinches up with Knights and pushes him back against the cage.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
Knights is trying to break free.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Knights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knights is leaning against Sixteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sixteen misses with a body punch.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
Sixteen fails to pull guard.
Sixteen keeps control of Knights as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Sixteen has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Knights presses Sixteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sixteen.
Sixteen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sixteen is looking to control Knights's arms but Knights gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sixteen has his back to the cage.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Sixteen controls the action.
Knights gets through Sixteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Knights breaks from the clinch.
Knights misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick
letting Knights counter with a right hand.
Knights jabs Sixteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sixteen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knights jabs Sixteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Sixteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knights, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sixteen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knights blocks a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Knights here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sixteen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knights circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sixteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sixteen misses with a leg kick.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Knights pushes him off.
Knights lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sixteen darts in trying to clinch
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sixteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knights counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Knights tries to keep at a distance but Sixteen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sixteen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sixteen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knights or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sixteen.
Sixteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knights avoiding damage as Sixteen throws knees to the body.
Knights lands a body punch.
Knights swings wildly with an uppercut but Sixteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sixteen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knights up against the cage.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knights lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Sixteen is rocked!
Knights managing to block the knees to the body from Sixteen.
Sixteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Knights finish him?
Sixteen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sixteen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nightey Knights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sixteen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knights blocks it with crossed arms.
Sixteen seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Sixteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Sixteen avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
Sixteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixteen controls his hands.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knights lands a nice uppercut.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixteen or not.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Sixteen prevents Knights from breaking the clinch.
Knights lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Sixteen is looking for a takedown.
Knights blocks an elbow strike.
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sixteen or not.
Sixteen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Sixteen controls his hands.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sixteen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knights.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sixteen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Knights as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knights.
Knights presses Sixteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sixteen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knights lands with a left to the head.
Sixteen is looking to control Knights's arms but Knights gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sixteen has his back to the cage.
Sixteen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knights's efforts to push away.
Sixteen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sixteen struggles to land a body shot inside as Knights controls his hands.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sixteen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Knights blocks it.
Knights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sixteen can do to turn this around?
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!
Sixteen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Sixteen misses with a knee to the head.
Sixteen prevents a body shot from Knights.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sixteen tries a body shot but Knights blocks it.
Sixteen throws an elbow but it misses.
Sixteen tries a knee to the head but Knights blocks it.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights lands a body punch.
Sixteen takes a shot to the head.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Sixteen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights dips a shoulder and cracks Sixteen with a mighty uppercut! Sixteen falls back against the cage and Knights unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sixteen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knights screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sanguiao moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stalling in the clinch from Knights.
Knights stalling against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#TD2#
Sanguiao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knights to the ground. Sanguiao is now in Knights's guard.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sanguiao dives into side control.
Knights stops Sanguiao from passing to mount. #T1#
Knights dodges the ground and pound from Sanguiao.#SUB2#
Sanguiao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sanguiao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knights pushes Sanguiao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sanguiao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
Sanguiao can't do much from the bottom here.
Knights wants to stand but Sanguiao has his arm trapped.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sanguiao wants to control but Knights postures up.#T3#
Knights tries to stand but Sanguiao is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Sanguiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knights has control of an arm but Sanguiao manages to advance to Knights's back!
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Knights defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Knights wants to get back to his feet.
Knights trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuta Sanguiao dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Knights instigates a clinch.
Knights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Sanguiao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights. #T1#
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side.
Sanguiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Sanguiao clinches up with Knights and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Knights - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knights displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Knights'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanguiao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Knights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Knights has his feet on Sanguiao's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Knights drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Sanguiao improves position.
Knights has Sanguiao pressed against the cage.
Sanguiao trying to control the position but instead, Knights has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanguiao into the cage.
Knights effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL2#
Sanguiao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights is pushing Sanguiao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knights stalling.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanguiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Sanguiao avoids a kick to the body.
Sanguiao tries to counter with a clinch but Knights shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Sanguiao gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Sanguiao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knights is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanguiao is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sanguiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knights has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sanguiao but great work by Knights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanguiao wants to counter the offense by Knights and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sanguiao moves into range and clinches up with Knights.
Knights avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knights - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanguiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knights somewhat.#T1##CL#
Knights gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanguiao looking to stall.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanguiao gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
A short right from Sanguiao on the inside.
Knights'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.
Knights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanguiao avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanguiao as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Knights darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Knights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knights avoiding damage.
Knights has Sanguiao pushed against the cage.
Knights just leaning against Sanguiao, taking a breather.
Knights taking a breather.
Nightey Knights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a wild combination. #T3##CL#
Knights clinches with his opponent.
Knights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knights tries to stall but Sanguiao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knights is struggling to control the position.
Knights stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt.
Knights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Knights.
Knights wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Knights rushes Sanguiao and presses him up against the cage.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Knights stalling the fight.
Knights is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanguiao is keeping busy.
Sanguiao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knights stalling.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt - Sanguiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Sanguiao rushes Knights and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuta Sanguiao.
I think Sanguiao 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brychczy lands a nice shot to the body.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Nice sprawl there from Brychczy as Knights shoots in.
Knights throws a head kick but Brychczy moves out of range.
Knights avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Knights walks into a straight right hand from Brychczy.
Knights tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Knights.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch.
Knights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knights throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy scores with the left hand. Knights knows he should have avoided that one.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights 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 has been an exciting period of action!
Knights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brychczy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knights scrambles back to his feet.
Brychczy swings for the body but Knights moves out of range.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Knights takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy 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.
Brychczy misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Knights slips under a jab.
Knights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knights is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brychczy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knights on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Knights shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knights tries to stand and escape but Brychczy is controlling the position.
Brychczy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knights trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brychczy's guard.#T2#
Knights is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brychczy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knights is one step ahead there.
Brychczy pulls Knights in to control the position. #T3#
Knights is looking to stand up but Brychczy won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Knights.
A swing and a miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knights slips a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brychczy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knights moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brychczy misses with a series of wild punches.
Knights shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brychczy as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Brychczy. That snapped Knights's head back.
Knights tries to move into range but Brychczy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knights doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Brychczy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Knights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy avoids it really well and circles away.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nightey Knights.
Knights shoots in for a double leg but Brychczy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knights was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Knights is just out of range.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knights was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Knights wants to counter the offense by Brychczy and move into the clinch position.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knights has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knights looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knights misses with a wild combination.
Brychczy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brychczy 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.

Marek Brychczy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brychczy scores with the left hand. Knights knows he should have avoided that one.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by Knights.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch.
Knights closes the distance and clinches up with Brychczy, looking for a takedown. Knights pushes Brychczy against the cage but Brychczy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brychczy leaves Knights with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nightey Knights.
Brychczy thuds his right hand into Knights's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy swinging wildly here.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy stuffs the takedown attempt from Knights. Knights gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Knights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Knights is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Decent striking displayed by Brychczy there.
Brychczy lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Knights drives through and clinches with Brychczy against the cage.
Brychczy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knights can do to turn this around?
Brychczy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Knights is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of Knights's head.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike.
Knights trying to stall but Brychczy improves his position.
Brychczy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knights wants to stall.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brychczy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knights tries to stall but Brychczy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knights looking to slow down the pace here.
Brychczy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Brychczy tries to work over Knights's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brychczy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brychczy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights avoiding damage.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brychczy as Knights tries to tie him up. #T3#
Knights looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Knights avoids them all with ease.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Brychczy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knights is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knights moves forwards but Brychczy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marek Brychczy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brychczy thuds a left hand into Knights's body.
Knights walks into a straight right hand from Brychczy.
Knights staying out of range there.
Knights drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brychczy defends it well.
Knights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brychczy tries to avoid it but Knights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brychczy to the ground. Brychczy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knights looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Knights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Brychczy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knights doesn't seem phased though.
Knights misses with a takedown attempt - Brychczy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brychczy.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
Knights takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brychczy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brychczy cracks Knights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knights.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knights.
Brychczy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brychczy lands with a cross.
Brychczy cracks Knights with a good jab.
Knights moves out of range of the strikes.
Knights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knights was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brychczy throws a hook but Knights blocks it.
Knights fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brychczy stuffs the takedown attempt from Knights. Knights gets slowly back to his feet.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Knights shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brychczy but Brychczy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nightey Knights.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Knights.
Knights unleashes a big counter combination but Brychczy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brychczy slaps away a takedown attempt from Knights, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Knights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Knights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knights tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy lands with a shot to the body.
Brychczy lands a nice looking body shot.
Brychczy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nightey Knights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knights ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Brychczy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brychczy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knights looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knights manages to avoid it.
Knights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Knights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brychczy tries to avoid it but Knights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brychczy to the ground. Brychczy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knights's hands.
Knights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brychczy scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brychczy lands a glancing blow to the side of Knights's head.#T2#
Knights moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brychczy throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Knights counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knights looking to slow down the pace here.
Brychczy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brychczy lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Brychczy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Knights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brychczy connects with a body shot that sends Knights's belly button to the back.
Knights takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brychczy misses with a body punch
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Brychczy takes a swing at Knights's ribcage but misses.
Knights wants to clinch up but Brychczy keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Brychczy lands a really nice looking cross but Knights seems unphased.
Brychczy cracks Knights with an open hand slap.
Brychczy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights shoots for a double leg takedown but Brychczy sprawls well. He's pushed Knights's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch lands to the side of Knights 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Knights is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Knights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights goes for a double leg but Brychczy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brychczy continues to drive forward.
Brychczy scores with a sloppy right hand. Knights should have avoided that one.
Knights looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brychczy stuns Knights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knights has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brychczy finds it's way round the side to connect with Knights's head.
Knights walks into a straight right hand from Brychczy.
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!
Brychczy lunges at Knights with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knights's hand.
Brychczy scores with a hook.#T4#
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knights takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brychczy swings for the body but Knights moves out of range.
Knights shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy shows good takedown defense.
Brychczy lands a jab to the nose.
Knights steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Knights steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy works the jab nicely.
Knights shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knights with the counter takedown but Brychczy avoids it easily.
No luck for Knights with that takedown attempt.
Brychczy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knights tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Nightey Knights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brychczy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brychczy, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!

Event: RISE 189: Diggs vs Daan
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Knights throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knights is in Brown's guard.#SUB2#
Knights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knights has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Knights preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.#SUB2#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knights has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knights stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Knights wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knights has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knights is aware though and is defending well.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knights is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knights gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knights has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Brown 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.#SUB2#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knights has passed into half guard!
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Knights avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Knights defends easily. #T4#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knights defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Knights scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Knights. Knights gets slowly back to his feet.
Knights fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nightey Knights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knights looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knights quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knights with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Knights won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Brown thows a huge punch but Knights dodges it nicely.
Knights on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Knights taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Knights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knights is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Brown there. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown throws a strike but Knights avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoodoo Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Knights is avoiding damage well. #T3##SUB2#
Brown has hold of Knights's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Knights tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Knights screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Knights, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoodoo Brown!
A relieved looking Hoodoo Brown 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: WFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Bill Jr pushes Knights up against the cage in a clinch.
Bill Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
Bill Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.
Knights wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.#T1#
Knights slows down the pace here.
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights looking to stall.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr pushes Knights up against the cage in a clinch.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Knights is pushing Bill Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
Bill Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Knights effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Knights.
The crowd are getting on Knights's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr moves into the clinch.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Knights taking a breather.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bill Jr.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Knights's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights is trying to stall.
Knights looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Knights displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bill Jr up against the cage.#T4#
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights slows down the pace here.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights is looking to control Bill Jr's arms but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knights has his back to the cage.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bill Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knights's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bill Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Knights looking to stall.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr 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##CL#
Bill Jr rushes Knights and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Knights gets tackled into the cage by Bill Jr. Bill Jr maintains the clinch.
Bill Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Knights blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bill Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knights can do to turn this around?
Knights leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knights is looking to control Bill Jr's arms but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knights has his back to the cage.
Knights blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bill Jr.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knights's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bill Jr lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bill Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bill Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights. #T2#
Knights controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knights taking a breather.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights tries to clinch there but Bill Jr circles away.
Nightey Knights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bill Jr rushes Knights and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Knights slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Knights looking to slow down the pace here.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
Dan Bill Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Knights wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr clinches.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Bill Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightss head.
Knights is trying to stall.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Still in the clinch, Bill Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights looking to stall.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights is looking to control Bill Jr's arms but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knights has his back to the cage.
Bill Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bill Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Bill Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL#
Bill Jr darts in and clinches Knights up against the cage.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
A short right from Bill Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Bill Jr pushes Knights back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Bill Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill Jr gets through Knights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights darts in looking for a takedown but Bill Jr gets double underhooks and turns Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Bill Jr clinches up against the cage.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bill Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bill Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
Knights blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bill Jr.
Knights taking a breather.
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bill Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Bill Jr being controlled against the cage.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
Bill Jr scores with a shot to the side of Knights's head.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bill Jr.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Bill Jr lands a right hand.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr rushes Knights and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights is looking to control Bill Jr's arms but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knights has his back to the cage.
Knights dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knights takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Bill Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Bill Jr misses with some punches. #T4#
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bill Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights takes a shot to the head.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knights seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr instigates a clinch.
Bill Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Bill Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bill Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knights is looking to control Bill Jr's arms but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knights has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Knights is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bill Jr is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr gets a clinch.
A short left from Bill Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bill Jr.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr scores with a shot to the side of Knights's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
Knights is trying to stall. #T1#
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Bill Jr fails to land.
Knights taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bill Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
Knights looking to slow down the pace here.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights is trying to stall. #T2#
Bill Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
Bill Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Bill Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards. #T3#
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knights.
Bill Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knights wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.
Bill Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bill Jr.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.
Knights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bill Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bill Jr throwing a counter right hand but Knights manages to avoid it.
Knights is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Bill Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr. #T4#
Bill Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
Knights trying to control the position but instead, Bill Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knights into the cage.
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
Bill Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights is trying to maintain a safe position but Bill Jr gets an underhook and turns Knights into the cage.
Bill Jr lands an 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!
Knights looking to stall.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knights tries to stall but Bill Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr instigates a clinch.
Bill Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights stalling in the clinch.
Knights leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Bill Jr had his way with Nightey Knights 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##CL#
Bill Jr rushes Knights and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bill Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightss head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bill Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bill Jr pushes Knights back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bill Jr 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!
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Knights is rocked!
Bill Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knights is still on wobbly legs! Can Bill Jr finish him?#T1#
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Bill Jr.
A short right from Bill Jr.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr misses with the head strike.
Knights takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights wants to stall.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
A short right from Bill Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights trying to stall but Bill Jr improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bill Jr as Knights tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Bill Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bill Jr.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position. #T3#
Bill Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knights leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nightey Knights.#CL#
Bill Jr moves into the clinch.
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights wants to stall.
Knights seems to have recovered his senses.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Bill Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bill Jr.
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bill Jr working aggressively here.
Knights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bill Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bill Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bill Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knights blocking some punches.
Bill Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bill Jr letting Knights take a breather here.
Bill Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bill Jr being controlled against the cage.
Bill Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bill Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights looking to stall.
Knights stalling in the clinch but Bill Jr improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Bill Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bill Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:40
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:40
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:40

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

Event: SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Caetano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Knights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Knights. No joy for Caetano on that attempt.
Knights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Caetano tries to land a leg kick but Knights saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knights slips a jab from Caetano.
Knights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caetano with a body shot.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Caetano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knights thinking.
No luck for Caetano with that takedown attempt.
Knights throws out a counter right but Caetano avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights keeps the fight on the outside.
Caetano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Caetano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Caetano moves out of range as Knights strikes.
Caetano tries to counter with a takedown but Knights is quick to defend against it.
Caetano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knights manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Knights misses.
Caetano throws a lazy head kick
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Joaquim Caetano has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Caetano.
Caetano motions for Knights to come forward. Caetano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caetano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Caetano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caetano throws a lazy right hand but Knights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joaquim Caetano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caetano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Caetano fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Caetano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caetano is trying to pull guard but Knights turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caetano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Knights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights lands a body punch.
Knights blocking some punches.
Caetano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Caetano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caetano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knights after a bit of a struggle.
Caetano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caetano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knights is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knights. #T3#
Caetano can't find room to land a body shot as Knights controls the action. #TD#
Caetano tightens his grip and picks Knights up, before dumping him to the ground. Knights manages to land in guard.
Caetano trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Caetano looking to sit in guard and control but Knights gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Caetano has an active guard here but Knights has managed to pass into half guard.
Knights is looking to take a break and control but Caetano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caetano tries to get to full guard but Knights has control of the leg. #T4#
Caetano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knights trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Caetano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knights tries to free his leg and advance position but Caetano is retaining full guard.
Caetano is trying to keep Knights in close.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caetano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knights wants to get up but he can't break Caetano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquim Caetano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Caetano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knights throws the left hand but Caetano avoids the punch easily.
Caetano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caetano misses with a body shot
letting Knights counter with a right hand.
Caetano tries for a takedown but Knights circles away easily
enabling Knights to counter with a crisp jab.
Caetano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knights checks it well.
A nice side step and Knights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caetano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knights has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Caetano dives in and scores a takedown into Knights's guard.
Knights working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Caetano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caetano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knights keeping full guard, as Caetano tries to pass.
Knights pulls Caetano in close to prevent any damage.
Caetano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caetano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caetano. That's going to slow Knights down.
Caetano tries to land a leg kick but Knights saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Caetano.
Knights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caetano staying out of range there.
Caetano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nightey Knights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caetano misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knights! But no joy.
Knights displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caetano. #T3#
Caetano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caetano thows a leg kick but Knights checks it
and Caetano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caetano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caetano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knights counters with a right hand to the body.
Caetano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knights works over Caetano's head and body with a nice combination.
Caetano throws a front kick aimed at Knights's knee but Knights avoids it well. #T4#
Knights slaps away a takedown attempt from Caetano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Caetano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caetano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knights misses with a wild body shot.
Knights 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.
Knights throws a series of punches but Caetano avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caetano throws a jab but it's blocked by Knights.
Caetano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knights defends it nicely.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nightey Knights will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joaquim Caetano'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!#R3#
Caetano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caetano throws an off balance right hand
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caetano.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Caetano is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Caetano is looking to chop away at Knights's legs.
Knights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caetano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knights throws out a counter right but Caetano avoids it with no problem.
Caetano closes the distance and clinches up with Knights, looking for a takedown. Caetano pushes Knights against the ropes but Knights circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Caetano looks to throw the jab but Knights is out of range.
Caetano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caetano throws a lazy head kick
and Knights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caetano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caetano has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Caetano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caetano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knights.
Caetano attempts a counter takedown but Knights avoids it well and moves away.
Caetano is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caetano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Caetano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Caetano throws a chopping leg kick but Knights manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knights lands a slapping body shot.
Caetano thows a leg kick but Knights checks it
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Knights. Those never looked like landing.
Knights takes a swing at Caetano's ribcage but misses.
Knights avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Caetano throws a lazy head kick
enabling Knights to counter with a crisp jab.
Caetano ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights tries to bum rush Caetano with a series of wild strikes but Caetano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knights lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Knights blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knights! But no joy.
Caetano misses with a body punch
and Knights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caetano moves to clinch but Knights breaks away
and Knights counters with a right hand to the body.
Knights misses with a straight right. #T4#
Caetano throws a low kick but Knights avoids it.
Knights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Caetano throws a leg kick
and Knights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights avoids a kick to the body.
Caetano slips under a jab.#CL#
Caetano pushes Knights up against the ropes in a clinch.
Joaquim Caetano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caetano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caetano trying to stall but Knights improves his position.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights is leaning against Caetano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights lands a left hand.
Caetano struggles to land a body shot inside as Knights controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Sims misses with a jab to the body
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Sims misses.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Knights bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Knights connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sims momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Knights.
Sims tries a head kick but it misses.
Knights's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knights duly obliges.
Knights gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knights blocks a head kick by Sims.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sims counters with a two punch combo.
Sims swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Knights moves out of range easily.
Knights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sims definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sims moves away from the strike by Knights.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
Knights punishes Sims's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Sims will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sims misses with a low kick as Knights jumps back.
Knights takes one to the chin there.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Knights's shoulder, as Knights tries to avoid the shot.
Knights takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Knights moves out of range easily.
Knights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sims with a body shot.
Knights clobbers Sims with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sims doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knights moves out of range as Sims strikes.
Knights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims throws an off balance right hand
and Knights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knights loads up on a big right hand but Sims slips the punch.
Sims throws a low kick but Knights avoids it.
A nice side step and Knights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knights jabs Sims right on the nose. Sims blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knights manages to avoid it.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims tries to bum rush Knights with a series of wild strikes but Knights uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knights walks into a jab.
Sims tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sims misses with a hook. Knights ducked under it nicely.
Sims throws a series of punches but Knights moves out of range.
Sims lands a two punch combo.
Sims throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knights scores with a hook to the body. Sims takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knights misses the jab.
Sims slips a jab from Knights.
A left lands for Knights.
Sims misses with an uppercut.
Knights throws out a counter right but Sims avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Sims misses with a series of wild punches.
Sims misses with a straight left.
Knights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sims ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Sims throws an overhand right that lands on Knights's shoulder, as Knights tries to avoid the shot.
Knights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sims throws a head kick but Knights moves out of range.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knights is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sims had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sims throws a head kick that misses.
Sims moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knights cracks Sims with an open hand slap.
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!
Knights looks to throw the jab but Sims is out of range.
Sims throws a lazy uppercut
and Knights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knights misses with a straight right.
Sims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knights jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Knights avoids the head kick by Sims.
Nice uppercut there from Knights.
Sims misses with a straight left.
Knights connects with a body shot.
A big right from Sims misses.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sims.
Sims is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knights.
Knights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Knights on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knights.
Nice uppercut there from Sims.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knights checks a leg kick.
Knights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knights throws an overhand right that lands on Sims's shoulder, as Sims tries to avoid the shot.
Knights scores with a shot to the body.
Sims pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knights! But no joy.
Sims misses with a leg kick
and Knights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sims throws a right hand that Knights ducks under and follows up with a left that Knights also avoids with ease.
Knights avoids the body shot from Sims.
Knights moves out of range of the leg kick from Sims.
Sims lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Sims misses
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sims avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims slips under a jab from Knights.
Sims misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sims swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sims.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sims.
A shot to the liver by Knights. Beautiful body shot.
Knights smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sims might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Knights misses.
Knights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nightey Knights seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knights avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knights throws out a counter right but Sims avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sims throws a series of punches but Knights avoids them all with ease.
Sims rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sims closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knights connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sims.
Sims tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Vudu Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knights lands an overhand right.
Knights cracks Sims with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Knights.
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!
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Knights moves out of range easily.
Sims rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sims blocks a jab.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Knights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Knights bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knights ducks under a wild hook from Sims.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Sims takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knights lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick by Sims misses
and Knights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sims ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights connects with the punch.
Knights punishes Sims's body with a nice straight punch.
Sims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knights.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knights.
Knights thuds a left hand into Sims's body.
Knights scores with a punch to the head.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sims is looking to score with low kicks.
Knights lands a right hook to the body.
Sims 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#
Knights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sims uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knights.
Nice defenses there by Sims.
As Knights looks to move away, Sims throws a big counter combo but Knights just gets out of the way.
Knights connects with a crisp jab.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sims throws a leg kick but Knights moved away.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sims.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knights throws a series of punches but Sims avoids them all with ease.
Sims is looking to counter with head kicks.
Knights blocks a head kick by Sims.
Knights cracks Sims with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knights misses with a straight left.
Sims is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sims closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sims looks to land a combination but Knights avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knights scores with the left hand. Sims knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Knights scores with a jab. Sims acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Sims is rocked!
A big left from Sims misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knights! But no joy.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knights avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sims seems to have got his legs back now.
Knights with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sims misses with a hook.
Knights throws a hook but Sims avoids it easily.
Knights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sims.
Sims lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Knights.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Knights finds it's target.
Sims throws a body punch but Knights moves out of range.
Knights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sims misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sims.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Knights.
Knights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights lands the left hand.
Sims drops his hands momentarily and Knights takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knights lands the left hand.
Sims moves out of range of the strikes.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Knights.#T1#
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Sims sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sims thows a leg kick but Knights checks it
and Knights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sims misses with an uppercut
and Knights counters with a straight right hand.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sims lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knights circles away quickly and effectively.
Knights lands a nice hook to Sims's body. Sims takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knights avoids the head kick by Sims.
Sims misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knights connects with a single shot there.
Knights misses with a body shot.
Sims bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sims half committed to a counter leg kick.
Knights cracks Sims with an open hand slap.
Sims misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims throws a hook to the side of Knights's head but Knights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knights misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sims counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights throws a shot from downtown. Sims moves away and avoids it.
Knights uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sims.
Knights misses with a two punch combination.
Sims looks to land a left hand but Knights moved out of range nicely.
Sims pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knights fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sims looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knights lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knights misses with a looping left.
Sims with a jab.
Knights's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sims under the eye.
Knights scores with a nice strike.
Sims rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Knights loads up on a big right hand but Sims slips the punch.#T3#
Knights cracks Sims with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Knights!
Sims tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knights was well out of range. Poor timing from Sims.
Knights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knights connects with a nice looking jab.
Sims throws a leg kick
and Knights counters with a stiff right hand.
Sims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sims manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knights checks a leg kick.
Sims takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sims moves out of range as Knights strikes.
The fighters circling - Knights throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knights lands a body shot.
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Knights throws a hook but Sims blocks it.
Knights scores with a jab.
Sims misses with a low kick.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Knights counter with a right hand.
Sims misses with a left hand
and Knights makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sims sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sims throws a combination that misses
and Knights counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sims slips under a jab.
Sims takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Knights there.
Sims takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sims throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knights stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick
and Knights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nightey Knights comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knights 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Ivkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights looks to land a left hand but Ivkov moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a lazy right hand but Knights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivkov misses with the combination.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Ivkov is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Knights. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Ivkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov throws a shot from downtown. Knights moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Knights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knights.
Knights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ivkov counter with a right hand.
Knights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knights throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ivkov counters with a series of strikes. Knights will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knights misses the jab.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Knights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ivkov.
Ivkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knights comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Ivkov lands.
Knights moves out of range as Ivkov strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Knights misses the target.
Ivkov moves away from the strike by Knights.
A jab from Knights misses.
Knights with a jab.
Knights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knights throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivkov scores with a head kick. Knights tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights throws a combination that misses
and Ivkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights cracks Ivkov with an open hand slap.#ROC#Ivkov is rocked!#T3#
Knights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivkov.
Ivkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Knights finish him?
Knights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivkov throws a series of punches but Knights moves out of range.
Ivkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivkov misses with a left hand
and Knights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Ivkov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivkov. That snapped Knights's head back.
Ivkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Ivkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Ivkov missing with a left hand there. Knights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivkov throws a body punch but Knights moves out of range.
Knights scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knights digs a good body shot into Ivkov's ribs.
Knights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivkov.
Knights throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Knights on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Ivkov.
Ivkov misses with a looping right.#KD#
Knights cracks Ivkov with an uppercut from hell and Ivkov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Knights's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandar Ivkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Knights misses.
Ivkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
Knights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights misses with a hook.
Knights cracks Ivkov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ivkov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Knights pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ivkov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Knights darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knights to keep the fight standing.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall tries to pull guard but Knights won't allow it. #TD2#
Hall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Knights blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall won't allow Knights to sweep him here.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knights is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Knights wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Knights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knights works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Knights 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.
Knights is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knights trying to control from the bottom.
Knights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall. #SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Knights is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Knights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Knights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Knights is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knights's head.
Knights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
Knights has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knights defends it well. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Knights defends the submission attempt.
Knights is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Knights regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hall.
Hall postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Knights wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Knights has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Knights - just one landing.
Knights doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away. #CL#
Knights clinches up against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Knights. #TD2#
Hall tightens his grip and picks Knights up, before dumping him to the ground. Knights manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Hall stands and throws Knights's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hall tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall working the ground and pound but Knights is defending the strikes. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Hall.
Hall throws an elbow but Knights slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hall has an Americana. Knights didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TR88: TFL Loading...
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Knights moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knights lands a nice uppercut.
Hall is looking to control Knights's arms but Knights gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall blocking some punches.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights avoids the elbow strike from Hall, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall stalling the fight.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Knights turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hall leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Knights to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knights defends well.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Knights got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knights has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Knights is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hall has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Knights doesn't defend quickly enough and Hall has managed to lock this one up! Can Knights escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hall on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Richard Hall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TR83: New Addition
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Knights connects with a body shot.
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomonaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knights misses with a looping right.
Knights misses with a combination
and Tomonaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Tomonaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomonaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knights.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tomonaga clinches.
A short right from Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomonaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knights.
Tomonaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomonaga gets through Knights's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Knights as the two fighters clinch.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights tries to work over Tomonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands a right hand.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knights blocking some punches.
Tomonaga lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
A hook to the body from Knights.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Tomonaga takes a shot to the head.
Knights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomonaga or not.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights working aggressively here.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Knights.
Knights working aggressively here.
Knights is leaning against Tomonaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knights throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights. #T3#
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Tomonaga controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Still in the clinch, Knights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Tomonaga avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage.
Knights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights misses with some punches.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights lands with a right to the head.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Knights throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tomonaga on the inside.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights pushes Tomonaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomonaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
A short uppercut from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Knights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomonaga manages to avoid it.
Tomonaga slips a jab and a cross from Knights.
Tomonaga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Knights misses.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomonaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights misses with a looping right.
Knights goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knights lunges at Tomonaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomonaga's hand.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomonaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Knights throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tomonaga misses.
Knights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomonaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights misses with a double jab
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tomonaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Tomonaga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knights.
Knights throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Tomonaga counters by moving into the clinch.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Knights misses with the head strike.
Tomonaga blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Knights.
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Tomonaga controls the action.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights tries a body shot but Tomonaga blocks it.
Tomonaga scores with a shot to the side of Knights's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shinichiro Tomonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knights scores with a shot to the side of Tomonaga's head.
Knights throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomonaga blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Knights.
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomonaga controls his hands.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Tomonaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Tomonaga avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tomonaga. #T3#
Tomonaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomonaga or not.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Knights.
A head punch on the inside from Knights fails to land.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomonaga lands with a left to the head.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knights misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
Knights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights is leaning against Tomonaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Knights lands with a right to the head.
Knights misses with the head strike.
Knights tries a body shot but Tomonaga blocks it.
Tomonaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Tomonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Knights struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomonaga controls his hands.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga lands with a right to the head.
Tomonaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nightey Knights will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knights misses with a wild body shot.
Tomonaga swings for the body but Knights moves out of range.
Tomonaga defending well as Knights loads up on a big left hand.
Tomonaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomonaga ducks under a wild hook from Knights.#CL#
Tomonaga moves into range and clinches up with Knights.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Knights goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights has a couple of punches blocked by Tomonaga.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knights lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightss head. #T1#
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomonaga throws a head punch that misses.
Knights lands with a light punch inside.
Knights gets through Tomonaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Tomonaga controls the action.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Knights.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomonaga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
Knights throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomonaga.
Knights misses with some punches.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knights digs a right hand into Tomonaga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tomonaga's gas tank.
Tomonaga lands a right hand.
Knights swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomonaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knights blocks an uppercut.
Tomonaga blocks a body shot from Knights.
Knights blocking some punches.
Knights misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knights.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights tries a body shot but Tomonaga blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Tomonaga fails to land.
Tomonaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights blocking some punches. #T3#
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Tomonaga has a couple of punches blocked by Knights.
A body shot lands from Knights.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomonaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Knights swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomonaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomonaga's elbow.
Knights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomonaga backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomonaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Knights.
Knights misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomonaga. #T4#
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomonaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomonaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knights fails to land.
Tomonaga prevents a body shot from Knights.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomonaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knights backwards.
Tomonaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Tomonaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Knights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Tomonaga misses with the head strike.
Knights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knights.
Tomonaga misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomonaga.
Knights scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Tomonaga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nightey Knights comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knights 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##TD#
Redd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Redd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Redd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Knights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knights keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd in side control, throwing shots but Knights defends.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Redd wants to control but Knights is keeping him busy.
Redd fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knights keeps working.
Redd working the head with strikes.
Redd tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Knights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Redd working away.
Redd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Redd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Redd cracks Knights with a big right hand but Knights just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Knights is working to avoid the ground and pound but Redd connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Redd tries for a kimura but Knights is defending well.
Knights parries the strikes from Redd easily there. Redd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knights to escape.
Redd trying to control the position but Knights is working away.
Knights tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Redd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knights, who protects the arm well.
Knights defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A control attempt from Knights but he's now mounted!
Redd avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Knights is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redd is landing with some decent strikes but Knights is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Redd 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.
Knights really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knights working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Redd lands a big elbow. #CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Knights tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Knights is bucking up trying to escape but Redd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knights wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redd.
Knights is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knights tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Redd cracks Knights with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Knights wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Redd has closed the distance and engaged Knights in a clinch. #BC#
Redd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Redd gets a double leg takedown into Knights's guard.
Redd trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Redd won't allow Knights to sweep him here.
Redd postures up and lands a big shot to Knights's brow.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Redd 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.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd lands a couple of elbows.
Knights manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redd manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Redd keeping moving, preventing Knights from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knights defends well.
Knights trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redd wants to sweep here but Knights controlling him for the moment.
Knights controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knights stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Redd looking for a guillotine here but Knights defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knights controls the pace.
Redd wants to sweep here but Knights controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knights can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd looking to control.
Knights engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kodiyak Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knights looking to pass the guard.
Knights is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redd wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Redd working for a triangle but Knights defends it easily.
Knights sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knights pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redd is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knights defends well.
Knights controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knights advances position into side control!
The referee asks Knights politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knights prefers to stall for the moment though.
Redd is trying to control Knights's posture but Knights avoids it.
Redd prevents Knights from moving into mount.
Redd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knights controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knights trying to control the position but Redd is working away.
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 Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights'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#
Knights lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redd.
Knights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Redd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knights wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Knights's head.
Knights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redd. #SUB#
Redd 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.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Knights is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knights wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Knights is concentrating on defense, preventing Redd from advancing position. #SUB#
Redd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knights controlling the position for now.
Knights is looking to control Redd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knights avoid being mounted?
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Knights defends it.
Knights is trying to control but Redd passes into side control!
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Knights gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Knights wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redd.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd throwing strikes here but Knights is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Redd has hold of Knights's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knights manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Redd misses with a head shot.
Redd trying to control but Knights is having none of it.
Redd with the ground and pound from mount.
Knights avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redd. #T3#
Knights tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knights wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd wants to control the pace but Knights is squirming around nicely.
Knights doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Knights keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knights hang on?
Knights tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Knights takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Knights can't escape the position.
Knights tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Knights is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Redd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knights to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knights shrugs it off.
Redd wants to control the pace but Knights is squirming around nicely.
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!
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Redd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Redd should have avoided that one. #TD#
Redd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knights's guard.
Redd works over Knights with some ground and pound from guard.
Redd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knights looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knights seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head to control his posture.
Knights trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights has control of Redd's left arm, preventing Redd from doing any damage.
Knights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redd pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Knights is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redd avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Redd lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Redd.#SUB#
Redd looking for a guillotine from mount but Knights is having none of it.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Knights wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knights is trying to escape the mount.
Redd breaks from Knights's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Redd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Redd has control of Knights's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Knights regains control of the situation pretty easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redd throwing strikes here but Knights is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Knights can't escape the position.
Knights tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knights can do to turn this around?
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Knights just holding on.
Knights wants to control but Redd is having none of it.#T3#
Redd scoring with strikes but Knights is staying in there.
Redd working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Redd lands a couple of good shots and Knights has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knights holding on to Redd's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Redd working for the choke.
Redd is not going to allow Knights to sit and survive in this position.
Knights tries to roll but Redd sticks to his back. #SUB#
Knights preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Redd.
Knights tries to escape but Redd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knights is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Redd is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Redd sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Knights taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kodiyak Redd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Knights lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knights comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knights takes a swing at Redd's ribcage but misses.
Knights connects with the punch.#TD#
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Knights is controlling Redd's posture.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knights is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knights is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.
Redd wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Knights wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Redd scores with a takedown into Knights's guard.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Redd wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Knights keeping full guard, as Redd tries to pass. #T2#
Knights looking to control.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Redd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
Knights controlling the position.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights managing to control the position.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd passes Knights's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knights moves into full guard. #T3#
Redd is working Knights over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knights 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.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head. It's preventing any offense from Redd, at least for the moment.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knights is pulling down on Redd's head to control his posture.
The adventures of Knights the control monster continue. Boring.
Knights working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redd trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights seems keen to control Redd's posture.
Knights wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Redd looking to pass the guard.
Redd preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knights wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Knights's hands, connecting with Knights's forehead.
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 Kodiyak Redd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knights defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redd.
It seemed like Knights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Redd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Knights has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knights manages to get to full guard.
Knights has his hands on Redd's head, controlling the position.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Redd advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Knights makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knights.
Redd throwing strikes but missing.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.#T1#
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Redd stopping the sweep attempt from Knights.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knights holds on and takes a little breather.
Knights is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Knights is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knights pulls Redd in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knights scores with a body shot.
Knights lands a nice looking body shot.
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Redd should have avoided that one.
Knights lands a jab to Redd's midsection.
No luck for Redd with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knights lands a slapping body shot.
Knights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Redd rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot lands for Knights.
Knights misses with a hook.
Redd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Knights! Redd is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Hilton Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knights.
Knights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knights jabs Hilton Jr right on the nose. Hilton Jr blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Knights lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Knights.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Knights avoids the damage to the body.
Hilton Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Knights avoids the damage to the body.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knights can't find room to land a body shot as Hilton Jr controls the action.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knights.
Hilton Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knights misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knights avoids it.#TD#
Hilton Jr jumps guard.
Knights controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Knights avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Hilton Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hilton Jr working for a triangle but Knights defends it easily.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hilton Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hilton Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Knights advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hilton Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knights content to stall in guard here.
Hilton Jr looking to control.
Knights stays in close to Hilton Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
Knights slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knights is staying tight to Hilton Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Knights's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hilton Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Knights 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. #T3#
Knights moves into full mount! Hilton Jr won't be happy about that!
Knights controlling from the full mount.
Hilton Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hilton Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Knights takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hilton Jr tries to hold on but Knights postures up.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knights looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hilton Jr tries to reverse the position but Knights maintains control.
Knights controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Hilton Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knights content just to control the position here.
Hilton Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Knights seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knights is thwarting Hilton Jr's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Knights 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.
Hilton Jr tries to roll over but Knights keeps him under control.
Knights is taking a breather. Hilton Jr 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that round.
That's time! Hilton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knights connects with a nice looking jab.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights throws out a powerful jab.
Knights misses with a right hand #CL#
and Hilton Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Knights.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilton Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knights is defending well for now.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Knights.
Hilton Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Knights avoids the damage to the body.
Knights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilton Jr or not.
Knights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nightey Knights seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knights lands a left hand.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knights is defending well for now.
Knights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hilton Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knights lands a body punch.
Knights lands with a short shot to the head.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knights managing to block the knees to the body from Hilton Jr.
Knights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
A body shot lands from Knights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilton Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knights has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knights scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Knights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Knights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Knights lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knights lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Knights.
Knights lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Knights.
A left hand lands to the body for Knights.
Knights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Knights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilton Jr or not.
Knights is leaning against Hilton Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
A short right from Knights on the inside.
Knights throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knights cracks Hilton Jr with a nice body shot.
Knights works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knights works on Hilton Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Knights pushes Hilton Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knights lands a nice uppercut.
Knights lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knights.
Knights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Knights.
Knights lands a hook that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Hilton Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knights. #T3#
Knights pushes Hilton Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knights has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hilton Jr misses with a knee strike.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
Knights lands a right hand.
Knights lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hilton Jr or not.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Knights.
Nice body punch from Knights.
A nice left hand lands by Knights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
Knights presses Hilton Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Knights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knights. #T4#
Knights works on Hilton Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Hilton Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knights just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knights lands with a right to the head.
Knights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Knights.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
Knights scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Knights.
Knights digs a right hand into Hilton Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hilton Jr's gas tank.
Knights cracks Hilton Jr with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Knights.
A right hook to the body lands for Knights.
A short left from Knights.
Knights lands a shoulder strike.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Knights.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hilton Jr backwards.
Knights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Knights drops Hilton Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hilton Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Knights waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Hilton Jr is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Knights swings for the body but Hilton Jr moves out of range.
Oh Hilton Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knights ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hilton Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Hilton Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knights walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hilton Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Knights swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hilton Jr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Knights enables Iwaga Genochin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Knights manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Knights pulls Iwaga Genochin in close to prevent any damage.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Knights lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights is stalling in the full guard.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Knights looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Iwaga Genochin 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#
Knights regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwaga Genochin passes Knights's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Iwaga Genochin is pressing down on Knights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knights is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knights doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin prevents Knights from improving his position.
Knights wants to control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping busy.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to advance position but Knights won't allow it. #T2#
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin trying to mount his opponent but Knights defends it.
Iwaga Genochin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knights is concentrating on defense, preventing Iwaga Genochin from advancing position.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control from half guard but Knights is working away.
Iwaga Genochin trying to pass the guard but Knights defending well.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control. Knights wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iwaga Genochin tries to pass to full mount but Knights defends it.
Knights is doing well to control the position and prevent Iwaga Genochin from advancing to side control.#T3#
Knights trying to control from the bottom.
Knights is doing well to control the position and prevent Iwaga Genochin from advancing to side control.
Knights gets back to full guard.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iwaga Genochin on the ground.
Iwaga Genochin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Iwaga Genochin looking to pass the guard.
Knights controlling Iwaga Genochin's posture.
Iwaga Genochin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knights looking for a sweep. Not yet Knights, not yet.
Iwaga Genochin is pushing down on Knights's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knights is fighting to maintain full guard but Iwaga Genochin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iwaga Genochin uses his free foot to push down on Knights's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knights. #T4#
Iwaga Genochin prevents Knights from getting the reversal.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control but Knights is having none of it.
Knights tries to hold on but Iwaga Genochin pushes him away.
Knights stops Iwaga Genochin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a head shot.
Iwaga Genochin fails to advance to Knights's back.
We've been informed that Iwaga Genochin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knights has given up his back. Will we see Iwaga Genochin going for some submissions?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knights is holding onto Iwaga Genochin's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Iwaga Genochin tries to work over Knights's front leg with a kick but Knights checks it.
Knights staying out of range there.
Knights looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwaga Genochin is just out of range.
Iwaga Genochin takes one to the chin there.
Knights throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwaga Genochin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knights scores with a nice right hand.
Knights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwaga Genochin moves away.
Iwaga Genochin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knights checks it well.
Iwaga Genochin ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a hook. Knights ducked under it nicely.
Knights scores with a jab to the body.
Knights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwaga Genochin throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knights throws a right and a left that Iwaga Genochin avoids nicely.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights throws a shot to the body.
Knights swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is looking for a kimura but Knights is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iwaga Genochin to get the leverage.
Knights won't allow Iwaga Genochin to pass to mount.
Iwaga Genochin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knights does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iwaga Genochin wants to free his trapped foot but Knights is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knights is positioning himself well to prevent Iwaga Genochin advancing to mount.
Knights wants to control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knights is looking to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to advance position but Knights won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is working for a submission of some sort.
Knights keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Iwaga Genochin is pressing down on Knights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knights is holding on for now.
Iwaga Genochin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwaga Genochin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knights is looking to escape.
Knights wants to hold on but Iwaga Genochin pushes him away.
Iwaga Genochin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Iwaga Genochin prevents Knights from getting the reversal.#T3#
Iwaga Genochin avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Iwaga Genochin tries to control but Knights wriggling away.
Knights tries to lock up and control but Iwaga Genochin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Knights defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin avoids the attempt from Knights to control.#SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knights to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knights shrugs it off.
Knights is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Knights defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iwaga Genochin.
Knights can't escape the position.
Iwaga Genochin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knights is looking to escape.
Knights really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iwaga Genochin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knights to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knights shrugs it off.
Knights tries to hold on but Iwaga Genochin pushes him away. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin has hold of Knights's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knights manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Iwaga Genochin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Iwaga Genochin avoids the attempt from Knights to control.
Knights is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knights can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is working for a guillotine from mount but Knights frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Knights throws the left hand but Iwaga Genochin avoids the punch easily.
Iwaga Genochin tries to close the distance and clinch but Knights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Iwaga Genochin counters with an outside leg kick.
Knights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwaga Genochin was well out of range. Poor timing from Knights.
Knights throws a body punch but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Knights swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Iwaga Genochin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knights misses with a body punch.
Knights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow but it misses.
Iwaga Genochin fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iwaga Genochin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knights's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knights lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Knights. #TD2#
Iwaga Genochin pulls guard successfully.
Iwaga Genochin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knights is stalling in the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1#
Knights trying to control but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin 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.
Iwaga Genochin being controlled here, momentarily.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knights's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Iwaga Genochin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Knights showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iwaga Genochin walks into a straight right hand from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Iwaga Genochin is rocked!
Iwaga Genochin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin is still on wobbly legs! Can Knights finish him?
Knights misses with an uppercut. Iwaga Genochin saw that one coming.
Iwaga Genochin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iwaga Genochin ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Iwaga Genochin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knights.
Knights drops Iwaga Genochin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Knights follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Knights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knights lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Aki Muhammad has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Muhammad.
Muhammad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muhammad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhammad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhammad slips under a jab.
Muhammad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muhammad slips under a jab from Knights.
Muhammad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muhammad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
letting Muhammad counter with a right hand.
Muhammad blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhammad! But no joy.
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!
Muhammad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muhammad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knights.
Muhammad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muhammad looks to throw the jab but Knights is out of range.
Knights is looking to counter the offense by Muhammad and move into the clinch.
Knights displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhammad throws out the jab.
Muhammad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knights momentarily.
Knights lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knights misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muhammad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Muhammad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Muhammad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Muhammad is rocked!
Knights finds Muhammad's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Muhammad flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Knights lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Muhammad will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nightey Knights!
After winning the bout, Nightey Knights thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 90 Welch vs Schwarzchild
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
A big right from The Legend misses.
Knights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Iv The Legend has been cut.
The Legend moves out of range as Knights strikes.
The Legend lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knights lands the left hand.
Knights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Legend.
The Legend jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Legend throws a head kick that misses.
The Legend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Knights looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Legend 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.
The Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knights lands with an overhand left.
The Legend moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knights punishes The Legend's body with a nice straight punch.
The Legend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Legend throwing a counter right hand but Knights manages to avoid it.
A big left from Knights misses.
Knights misses the jab.
The Legend tests Knights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Legend waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knights.
A nice side step and Knights releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
The Legend throws a head kick that misses.
The Legend throws a lazy right hand but Knights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Knights drops The Legend with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Legend looks back up at him and smiles so Knights waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#The Legend is rocked!
Knights sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through The Legend's defenses. It connects perfectly with The Legend's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nightey Knights!
A relieved looking Nightey Knights 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: VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1#
Knights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knights is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Knights seems keen to control Hilton Jr's posture.
Hilton Jr wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.
Knights controlling Hilton Jr's posture.
Knights 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hilton Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knights keeping full guard, as Hilton Jr tries to pass. #T1#
Hilton Jr postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Knights looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hilton Jr is one step ahead there.
Hilton Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hilton Jr is fighting to break Knights's control of his arms but Knights is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Knights looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knights wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knights has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knights looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Knights looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Knights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilton Jr moves away.
Knights slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hilton Jr in his tracks.
Knights jabs Hilton Jr right on the nose. Hilton Jr blinks but takes it well.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Knights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton Jr stands and throws Knights's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knights struggling a bit here.
Knights is looking to regain half guard here but Hilton Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Knights wants to control but Hilton Jr postures up.
Knights is not content to let Hilton Jr control the position.
Knights tries to buck Hilton Jr off but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Knights is working away. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knights is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Hilton Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Knights is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr tries for a kimura but Knights is defending well.
Hilton Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knights's legs.
Knights is looking for a sweep.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hilton Jr on the ground.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Knights is working away.
Knights tries to buck Hilton Jr off but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Hilton Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Knights is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr tries for a kimura but Knights is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Hilton Jr dominated that 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.#R2#
Knights lands a nice shot that snaps Hilton Jr's head back.
Knights takes a swing at Hilton Jr's ribcage but misses.
And Hilton Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Knights pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knights just misses with a punch to the body.
Knights listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knights looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hilton Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Knights misses.
Hilton Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knights.
Knights will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hilton Jr feints the counter takedown.
Knights takes a swing at Hilton Jr's ribcage but misses.
Knights is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Knights throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Knights misses.
Hilton Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knights misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Knights trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knights defends it well. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knights doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hilton Jr.
Knights is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hilton Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hilton Jr's back!
Hilton Jr trying to control the hands but Knights breaks the grip.
Knights is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights continues to stall.#T3#
Hilton Jr trying to control the hands but Knights breaks the grip.
Knights keeps control of the position easily here as Hilton Jr tries to buck him off.
Knights trying to control.
Knights really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hilton Jr.
Knights doesn't have the hooks in and Hilton Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Hilton Jr won't allow Knights to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr drops back looking for a leg! Knights is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knights manages to kick Hilton Jr off! Hilton Jr jumps back into Knights's guard.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Hilton Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knights keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Hilton Jr preventing the sweep.
Knights is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Knights seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
That's time! Knights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Knights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilton Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knights misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hilton Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Knights is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilton Jr.
Knights is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hilton Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hilton Jr's back!
Hilton Jr is really stuck here.
Knights has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hilton Jr's body.
Knights'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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knights.
Hilton Jr tries to roll but Knights sticks to his back.
Knights is not going to allow Hilton Jr to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Knights biding his time, controlling Hilton Jr.
I really don't envy Hilton Jr right now.
Knights biding his time, controlling Hilton Jr.
Knights is hanging on to Hilton Jr's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights controlling from the back.
Knights is trying to stick to Hilton Jr's back but Hilton Jr is turning into Knights. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Knights's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hilton Jr.
Knights has Hilton Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Hilton Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hilton Jr wants to control from the top but Knights keeps moving.
Knights is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knights is pulling down on Hilton Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Hilton Jr, at least for the moment.
More hug and hope from Knights.
Knights 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.#T3#
Hilton Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hilton Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Knights has wrist control.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Knights is working from the bottom.
Knights has momentary wrist control but Hilton Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Knights pulls Hilton Jr in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilton Jr preventing the sweep.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard.
Knights wants to sweep here but Hilton Jr controlling him for the moment.
Hilton Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hilton Jr working away.#T4##SUB2#
Hilton Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knights manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knights is looking for a sweep. Hilton Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knights desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Knights tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hilton Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davey Hilton Jr!
An out of breath Davey Hilton Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 78 Thibs vs Montgomery
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Seagull takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Seagull has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Knights. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knights.#CL#
Seagull darts in and clinches Knights up against the cage.
A short right from Knights on the inside. #ROC2#Seagull is rocked!
Knights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Seagull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Knights - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Knights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seagull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seagull tries for a takedown but Knights manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Knights. #BC2#
Knights manages to break the clinch.
Knights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knights defends it nicely.
Knights closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Seagull out cold! Seagull corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Knights digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Knights scores with a hook.
Knights lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Knights lands a left and a right that send Hoshino crashing to the mat, dazed. Knights thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Yuuji Hoshino has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoshino should have avoided that one. #ROC#Hoshino is rocked!
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Knights misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Knights 's knee.
Knights misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combo that has Knights backing up. Knights nods at Hoshino to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Knights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Knights does it's job there.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Knights's body. Knights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knights thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knights swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoshino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knights really felt that one!
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Knights.
Knights misses with a hook.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Hoshino responds with a good body kick, but Knights manages to step out the way in time.
Knights loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Knights's ribs.
Knights misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.#T2#
Knights scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshino.
A low kick lands for Hoshino. #CL#
Knights rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino stalling the fight.
Hoshino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knights blocks a body shot from Hoshino. #BC2#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knights.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Knights avoids it with no problem.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Knights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Knights steps away.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoshino moves out of range as Knights strikes.
Jab from Knights.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hoshino delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knights looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knights blocks it well.
Knights sizes up Hoshino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knights misses the shot to the body.
Knights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Knights getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoshino misses with a body kick.
Hoshino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knights rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoshino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Knights misses.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Knights avoids the head kick by Hoshino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knights connects with a body shot.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
A nice side step and Hoshino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoshino blocks a jab.#T4#
Knights lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Knights misses.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Knights saw that one coming.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Knights throws a body shot but no joy.
Knights clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by Knights.
Knights throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Knights wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoshino lands an overhand right.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Knights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshino thumps Knights with a low kick.
Good exchange - Knights coming out on top.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Nightey Knights will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Knights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Knights.
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knights swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knights, as that shot connected.
Knights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoshino has time to react.
Knights is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knights misses with a double jab.
Knights throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoshino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Knights as he connects with a hook.
Knights closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hoshino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Knights sees coming a mile off.
Knights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Knights misses.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino scoring well with a low kick there.
Knights misses with a combination
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Hoshino misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Knights tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knights connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoshino's hands.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knights.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Knights tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Knights lands.
Knights lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knights misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Knights bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Knights scores with a hook.
Knights lands the left hand.
Knights throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Knights throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Knights has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knights.
Knights will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
A jab from Knights does it's job there.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Knights in his tracks momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
A combination from Knights does no damage.
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knights throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knights throws out a powerful jab.
Hoshino thumps Knights with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights swinging wildly here.
Knights misses with a body shot.
Knights takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Knights misses the jab.
Knights's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.#T4#
Knights misses with a body shot
and Knights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knights avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knights bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoshino's head backwards.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knights takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knights misses with the combination.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Knights with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Knights forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino tries to break free but Knights pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Knights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Knights cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knights throws out the jab.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Knights throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Knights.
Knights 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.
Knights slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knights avoids the head kick by Hoshino.
Knights misses with a looping left.
Hoshino throws a front kick that sends Knights stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino punishes Knights's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights scores with a nice right hand.
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Knights misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knights's sensitive parts.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Knights in the body.
Knights throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knights falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino thows a body kick. Knights tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino pushes Knights away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Knights takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Knights.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Hoshino cracks Knights with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knights throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
Knights misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Knights down.
Knights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Knights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knights if he has to take too many more of those.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Knights 's knee.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knights throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Knights misses with an uppercut.
Knights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knights takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Knights with a jab.
Knights misses the jab.
Hoshino unleashes a big counter combination but Knights bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knights uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Jab, jab by Hoshino - just one landing.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Knights scores with a one two! Hoshino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Knights throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Knights misses with a hook.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knights slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Knights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knights misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knights throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Knights closes the distance and clinches.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Knights.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino. #BC2#
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
Knights lands with a straight right. Hoshino didn't see that one coming.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knights scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
Well Knights 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Knights. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pete! But no joy.
Knights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knights connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Pete is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Suicide Pete has been cut.
Knights lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pete tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nightey Knights!
Nightey Knights seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 54 Blood in the Water
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and The Legend counters with a one-two to the body.
The Legend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knights.
It looked like The Legend wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Legend. Knights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Legend.
The Legend works the jab nicely.
The Legend uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knights.
Knights lands with a shot to the body.
Knights misses the body punch
and The Legend counters with a straight right hand.
The Legend misses with a straight left.
Knights swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Legend.
The Legend uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knights.
An attempted straight right counter from The Legend misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knights throws a big shot that misses.
Knights falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Legend counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Knights lands a jab to the head.
Knights falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Legend counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knights lands a glancing blow to the side of The Legend's head.
Knights lunges at The Legend with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Legend's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Knights. That snapped The Legend's head back.
Knights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Knights.
The Legend throwing a counter right hand but Knights manages to avoid it.
Knights digs a good hook to The Legend's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knights as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Iv The Legend has been cut.
Knights connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knights misses with an uppercut
and The Legend cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights lands with a hook. The Legend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knights cracks The Legend with a good jab.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and The Legend counters with a straight right hand.#T2##KD2#
Knights lands a left and a right that send The Legend crashing to the mat, dazed. Knights thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#The Legend is rocked!
Knights fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked The Legend out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nightey Knights!
After the fight, Nightey Knights was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Venegas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knights digs a good body shot into Venegas 's ribs.#TD#
Venegas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knights looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knights tries to buck Venegas off but Venegas is having none of it.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venegas . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venegas tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knights struggling a bit here.
Knights is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Venegas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Venegas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Venegas working away.
Venegas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knights to see if he's OK.#CUT#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venegas working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Knights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Knights tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to get an arm triangle but Knights is defending well. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knights is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knights knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Venegas 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.
Venegas scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#That has opened up Nightey Knights's cut even more.
Venegas working away.
Knights tries to buck Venegas off but Venegas is having none of it.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knights has escaped the position, nice work there.
Venegas working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knights can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Venegas lands an elbow.
Venegas just content to control the position.
Knights can't do much from the bottom here.
Venegas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Knights on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Venegas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knights, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Venegas is looking to take a break and control but Knights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Knights's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Knights is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Venegas off and has taken his back!
Knights is hanging on to Venegas 's back as he tries to escape.
Venegas wants to control his opponent's hands but Knights gets his hands free.
Venegas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Knights.
Venegas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Venegas tries to break free.
Venegas prevents Knights from getting a body triangle.
Venegas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Venegas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Venegas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venegas keeping full guard, as Knights tries to pass.
Knights wants to control from the top but Venegas keeps moving.
Knights engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knights trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Venegas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Venegas trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nightey Knights's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Venegas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Venegas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knights!
Knights is trying desperately to improve position.
Knights is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knights tries to reverse the position but Venegas maintains control.
Venegas is landing with some decent strikes but Knights is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#The cut above Nightey Knights's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Venegas !
After winning the bout, Frankie Venegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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